What is the solution of the equation 53−2x=16?(1 point)
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3
3
−113
negative Start Fraction 11 over 3 End Fraction
34
Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction
−1112
negative Start Fraction 11 over 12 End Fraction
To solve the equation 53 - 2x = 16, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.
First, let's subtract 53 from both sides of the equation:
53 - 53 - 2x = 16 - 53
This simplifies to:
-2x = -37
Next, we need to isolate x by dividing both sides of the equation by -2:
(-2x) / -2 = (-37) / -2
This simplifies to:
x = 37/2
So, the solution to the equation is x = 37/2, which can also be written as 18.5 or Start Fraction 37 over 2 End Fraction.