Question

Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for x given the following equation? −2x 902=1,518 (1 point) Responses a. −300 b. -600 c. 300 d.600

Answer 1

To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable x. To do this, we first subtract 902 from both sides of the equation:

-2x - 902 = 1,518 - 902

Simplifying it further, we have:

-2x - 902 = 616

Next, we can isolate x by adding 902 to both sides of the equation:

-2x = 616 + 902

Simplifying it further, we have:

-2x = 1,518

To solve for x, we divide both sides of the equation by -2:

x = 1,518 / -2

Simplifying it further, we have:

x = -759

Therefore, the best estimate for x is -759.

The correct answer is not provided among the options.