Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for x

Question

𝑥
given the following equation?

−2x+902=1,518
−
2
𝑥
+
902
=
1
,
518

(1 point)
Responses

−600
−
600
negative 600

−300
−
300
negative 300

300
300

600
600...

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-2x + 902 = 1,518\), we first need to isolate \(x\).

1. Subtract 902 from both sides: \[ -2x = 1,518 - 902 \] \[ -2x = 616 \]

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

Given the options, the answer closest to \(-308\) would be \(-300\).

Thus, the best estimate for \(x\) is:

−300