Solve for x

Question

x
.

−9−23x=1
−
9
−
2
3
x
=
1


(1 point)
Responses

x=10
x
=
10
x equals 10

x=−8
x
=
−
8
x equals negative 8

x=−15
x
=
−
15
x equals negative 15

x=15

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-9 - 23x = 1\), we can isolate \(x\) by following these steps:

1. Add 9 to both sides of the equation:

   \[ -23x = 1 + 9 \] \[ -23x = 10 \]

2. Now, divide both sides by -23:

   \[ x = \frac{10}{-23} \] \[ x = -\frac{10}{23} \]

None of the provided options (x=10, x=−8, x=−15, x=15) match the solution. Therefore, the answer is \(x = -\frac{10}{23}\).

If any of those options were supposed to represent approximate answers or if further alternatives were to be considered, please clarify!