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

Question

-2x+902=1518
A. -600
B. 300
C. 600
D. -300

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-2x + 902 = 1518\), we first isolate the term involving \(x\).

1. Subtract 902 from both sides: \[ -2x = 1518 - 902 \] \[ -2x = 616 \]

2. Divide by -2: \[ x = \frac{616}{-2} \] \[ x = -308 \]

Now, let's check the closest answer choice to -308 from the options provided:

A. -600
B. 300
C. 600
D. -300

The closest answer to \(-308\) is D. -300.