The correct answer is 3.
To solve the equation 53 - 2x = 16, we first need to move the constant term to the other side of the equation by subtracting 53 from both sides:
53 - 53 - 2x = 16 - 53
-2x = -37
Next, divide by -2 to isolate x:
x = -37 / -2
x = 18.5
So, the solution to the equation is x = 18.5.
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What is the solution of the equation 53−2x=16?(1 point)
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