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What is the solution of the equation 85x = −10?(1 point)
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−16
negative 16

−58
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction

−254
negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction

−116
negative Start Fraction 1 over 16 End Fraction
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Answer 1

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.