Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for x given the following equation?

Question

−2x+902=1,518

(1 point)
Responses

−300
negative 300

−600
negative 600

600
600

300

Answer 1

To find the best estimate for x, we need to solve the equation −2x + 902 = 1,518.
First, we isolate the variable by subtracting 902 from both sides:

−2x + 902 - 902 = 1,518 - 902
−2x = 616

To solve for x, divide both sides by -2:

-2x / -2 = 616 / -2
x = -308

Therefore, the best estimate for x is -308. None of the given options match with this answer.