Which of the following answers gives the best estimate for x given the following equation? −2x+902=1,518 (1 point) Responses 300 300 −600 negative 600 600 600 −300
To find the value of x, we need to isolate the variable by getting rid of the constant term (902) on the left side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting 902 from both sides of the equation:
−2x + 902 - 902 = 1,518 - 902
Simplifying this gives:
−2x = 616
To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by -2:
-2x / -2 = 616 / -2
x = -308
So, the best estimate for x is -300.