Asked by xochitl

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

−1112
negative Start Fraction 11 over 12 End Fraction

3
3

−113
negative Start Fraction 11 over 3 End Fraction

34
Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Solve 53 − 2x = 16.

Subtract 53 from both sides: −2x = 16 − 53 = −37.

Divide by −2: x = (−37)/(−2) = 37/2 = 18.5.

None of the provided answer choices match 37/2.