What is the solution of the equation 53−2x=16?

3/4

−11/12

−11/3

3

3 answers

53 - 2x = 16

To solve for x, we can start by subtracting 53 from both sides of the equation:

53 - 53 - 2x = 16 - 53

-2x = -37

Next, we can divide both sides of the equation by -2 to solve for x:

-2x / -2 = -37 / -2

x = 37/2

Therefore, the solution to the equation 53 - 2x = 16 is x = 37/2, which simplifies to 18.5.
What is the solution of the equation 5/3−2x=1/6?

a. 3/4

b. −11/12

c. −11/3

d. 3
To solve for x, we can start by subtracting 5/3 from both sides of the equation:

5/3 - 5/3 - 2x = 1/6 - 5/3

-2x = 1/6 - 10/6

-2x = -9/6

Next, we can multiply both sides of the equation by -1/2 to solve for x:

(-1/2) * (-2x) = (-1/2) * (-9/6)

x = 9/12

Simplifying x = 9/12, we get x = 3/4.

Therefore, the solution to the equation 5/3 - 2x = 1/6 is x = 3/4. Therefore, the answer is a. 3/4.