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

x/50 - 94 = 184

A) 150,000
B) 1,500
C) 150
D) 15,000

1 answer

To solve the equation x/50 - 94 = 184, we need to isolate x.

First, let's add 94 to both sides of the equation:
x/50 = 278

Then, multiply both sides by 50:
50(x/50) = 50(278)
x = 13,900

Therefore, the best estimate for x is 13,900.

None of the provided answer choices give the best estimate for x, but if we had to choose the closest one, it would be D) 15,000.