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What is the solution of the equation 85x = −10?

−16
negative 16

−5/8
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction

−25/4
negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction

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

To solve the equation 85x = -10, divide both sides of the equation by 85:

85x/85 = -10/85

x = -10/85

So the solution is -10/85, or written as a decimal, approximately -0.1176.