Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for a given the following equation?
x/50 - 94 = 189
A. 1,500
B. 150
C. 15,000
D. 150,000
To find the best estimate for x in the given equation, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.
Starting with the equation:
x/50 - 94 = 189
First, let's add 94 to both sides to eliminate the -94 term:
x/50 = 189 + 94
x/50 = 283
Next, multiply both sides by 50 to get rid of the fraction:
50 * (x/50) = 50 * 283
x = 14150
Among the answer choices, the closest value to 14150 is 15,000, so the best estimate for x is 15,000. Therefore, the correct answer is C.