Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for x

Question

given the following equation?

x/;50−94=189


(1 point)
Responses

150
150

15,000
15,000

1,500
1,500

150,000

Answer 1

To solve for \( x \) in the equation \( \frac{x}{50} - 94 = 189 \), we can follow these steps:

1. Isolate the fraction: \[ \frac{x}{50} = 189 + 94 \] \[ \frac{x}{50} = 283 \]

2. Multiply both sides by 50 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = 283 \times 50 \]

3. Calculate: \[ x = 14150 \]

Now, let's evaluate the available answer choices:

• 150
• 15,000
• 1,500
• 150,000

The closest estimate to \( 14150 \) is 15,000.

Thus, the best estimate for \( x \) is 15,000.