Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for x given the following equation?
−2x+902=1,518
(1 point)
Responses
600
600
300
300
−600
negative 600
−300
To find the best estimate for x, we need to isolate x in the equation.
-2x + 902 = 1518
First, we will subtract 902 from both sides of the equation:
-2x = 616
Next, we will divide both sides of the equation by -2 to solve for x:
x = -308
The best estimate for x is -300.