Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for x given the following equation negative 2x + 902 equals 1,518

Question

-300
-600
300
600

Answer 1

To solve the equation negative 2x + 902 = 1,518, we need to isolate the variable x.

First, subtract 902 from both sides of the equation:
-2x + 902 - 902 = 1,518 - 902
-2x = 616

Next, divide both sides of the equation by -2 to solve for x:
-2x / -2 = 616 / -2
x = -308

Therefore, none of the given answer choices (300, 600, -300, -600) are accurate estimates for x.