What is the solution of the equation 53−2x=16 ?(1 point)

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Responses

3
3

−11/3
negative Start Fraction 11 over 3 End Fraction

−11/12
negative Start Fraction 11 over 12 End Fraction

3/4

Answer 1

To find the solution of the equation 53 - 2x = 16, we need to isolate the variable x.

First, let's subtract 53 from both sides of the equation:
53 - 2x - 53 = 16 - 53
-2x = 16 - 53
-2x = -37

Next, to isolate x we divide both sides of the equation by -2:
-2x / -2 = -37 / -2
x = 37/2

Therefore, the solution to the equation 53 - 2x = 16 is x = 37/2 or 18.5.