Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for x given the following equation? x/50−94=189 (1 point) Responses 150 150 15,000 15,000 1,500 1,500 150,000
To find the best estimate for x, we first need to isolate x in the equation. We can do this by adding 94 to both sides of the equation:
x/50 - 94 + 94 = 189 + 94
x/50 = 283
Now, to solve for x, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 50:
50(x/50) = 50(283)
x = 50 * 283
x = 14,150
The best estimate for x is 14,150.
None of the given options are correct.
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x/50 - 94 = 189
First, we can isolate x by adding 94 to both sides:
x/50 = 189 + 94
x/50 = 283
Then, we can multiply both sides by 50 to solve for x:
50(x/50) = 50(283)
x = 50 * 283
x = 14,150
So, the best estimate for x is 14,150. Therefore, the correct answer is 15,000.
To find the best estimate for x in the equation x/50 - 94 = 189, we need to solve for x. Here's how:
Step 1: Add 94 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term containing x:
x/50 = 189 + 94
Step 2: Simplify the right side of the equation:
x/50 = 283
Step 3: Multiply both sides of the equation by 50 to get rid of the fraction:
50 * (x/50) = 50 * 283
x = 14,150
Out of the given answer choices:
- 150 is not close to the correct answer.
- 15,000 is a larger number and not close to the correct answer.
- 1,500 is closer to the correct answer but still not as precise.
- 150,000 is an even larger number and not close to the correct answer.
Therefore, the answer that gives the best estimate for x is 14,150.