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

150,000
150,000

15,000
15,000

1,500

Answer 1

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

1. Start by isolating \( \frac{x}{50} \): \[ \frac{x}{50} = 189 + 94 \]

2. Calculate the right side: \[ 189 + 94 = 283 \] So we have: \[ \frac{x}{50} = 283 \]

3. Now, multiply both sides by 50 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = 283 \times 50 \]

4. Calculate \( 283 \times 50 \): \[ 283 \times 50 = 14150 \]

Now, rounding \( 14150 \) gives us \( 15000 \).

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