What is the solution of the equation 53−2x=16 ?(1 point) Responses 3 3 −113 negative Start Fraction 11 over 3 End Fraction −1112 negative Start Fraction 11 over 12 End Fraction 34

Answer 1

To solve the equation 53 - 2x = 16, you need to isolate the variable x.

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

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

Simplifying this expression, we have:
x = 37/2

So the solution to the equation is x = 37/2 or 3 and 1/2.