Question

The equation 53x+113=−43 is solved as follows. Fill in the correct numbers to complete the solution.(1 point)
53x+113=−43
53x=
Subtract 113 from both sides.
x=
Multiply both sides by 35, the reciprocal of 53.

Answer 1

The person means
5/3x+11/3=-4/3

Answer 2

53x+113 = -43
53x = -156
Subtract 113 from both sides.
x = -156 - 113
x = -269
Multiply both sides by 35, the reciprocal of 53.
x = -269 * (35/53)
x = -178.113