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

Responses

120
Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

−516
negative Start Fraction 5 over 16 End Fraction

−120
negative Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

−20
negative 20

1 answer

To solve the equation 52x = -18, we need to isolate x.

Dividing both sides of the equation by 52, we get:

x = -18/52

Simplifying this fraction, we have:

x = -9/26

Therefore, the solution to the equation is negative Start Fraction 9 over 26 End Fraction.