Maria solved the equation -5 1/8n = -9 3/4. Her answer was n = 1 37/41. She is fairly confident about her answer, but wants to do a quick check of her solution using estimation.

Which of the following shows a good check of her answer?

-6(2) = -12
-5(-2) = -10
-5(2) = -9
-5(2) = -10

Question

Maria solved the equation -5 1/8n = -9 3/4. Her answer was n = 1 37/41. She is fairly confident about her answer, but wants to do a quick check of her solution using estimation.

Which of the following shows a good check of her answer?

-6(2) = -12
-5(-2) = -10
-5(2) = -9
-5(2) = -10

anonymous · Answer

the third one

chrisneedshelp · Answer

i entered the fractions are you sure

anonymous · Answer

try plugging them in all and see which one workd