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To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable x.
Step 1: Subtract 113 from both sides of the equation:
53x + 113 - 113 = -43 - 113
53x = -156
Step 2: Divide both sides of the equation by 53:
53x/53 = -156/53
x = -156/53
So, 5/3x = (5/3)(-156/53) = -780/159.