Question

What is the solution of the equation 52x = −18
?(1 point)
Responses

−516
negative Start Fraction 5 over 16 End Fraction

−20
negative 20

−120
negative Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

120

Answer 1

Solve 52x = −18. Divide both sides by 52:

x = −18/52 = −9/26 ≈ −0.34615.

So x = −9/26.