To solve the equation 85x = -10, we need to isolate the variable x.
To do that, we divide both sides of the equation by 85:
85x/85 = -10/85
Simplifying, we get:
x = -10/85
Therefore, the solution to the equation 85x = -10 is negative 10 over 85.
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What is the solution of the equation 85x = −10?(1 point)
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