Question

question 2 of 10
what is the solution to this equation?
-13x = 52
a. x = 4
b. x = 65
c. x = -65
d. x = -4

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the variable \( x \)

To solve for \( x \) in the equation \( -13x = 52 \), we divide both sides of the equation by \( -13 \).
\[
\frac{-13x}{-13} = \frac{52}{-13}
\]

Step2: Simplify both sides

Simplifying the left side, \( \frac{-13x}{-13} = x \). Simplifying the right side, \( \frac{52}{-13} = -4 \). So we get \( x = -4 \).

Answer:

D. \( x = -4 \)