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

x/50 - 94 = 189
150,000
15,000
1,500
150

1 answer

To find the best estimate for x, we can solve the equation by isolating x.

First, let's add 94 to both sides of the equation:
x/50 = 189 + 94

Simplifying, we have:
x/50 = 283

Next, multiply both sides of the equation by 50 to get rid of the fraction:
50 * (x/50) = 50 * 283

The x/50 on the left side cancels out, leaving us with:
x = 50 * 283

Now, let's calculate the estimate for x:
x ≈ 50 * 283
x ≈ 14,150

Therefore, the best estimate for x is 14,150. Among the given options, the closest answer is 15,000.