4.12(x – 7.89) = 18.12

A.
12.5

B.
12.6

C.
12.4

D.
12.2

Which is the best estimate of x based on rounding the constants and coefficients in the equation to the nearest integer?

Question

4.12(x – 7.89) = 18.12
 
 
 A.
12.5
 
 B.
12.6
 
 C.
12.4
 
 D.
12.2

Which is the best estimate of x based on rounding the constants and coefficients in the equation to the nearest integer?

undeadknight26 · Answer

follow pemdas and plug in numbers...

undeadknight26 · Answer

first parenthesis right?

anonymous · Answer

distribute 4.12 through first

undeadknight26 · Answer

lets take a for example...
4.12(12.5 – 7.89) = 18.12

undeadknight26 · Answer

ok i think you should listen to here because im not to sure my self here :D

anonymous · Answer

d

anonymous · Answer

xD i believe first you distribute and than move the 7.89 to the other side

anonymous · Answer

i think its d

anonymous · Answer

it rounds it to 18

undeadknight26 · Answer

wait nvm...its not d because if equals 18 on the dot...not 18.12

anonymous · Answer

what is the answer c becuase nothing else is right

anonymous · Answer

are you sure its not d

undeadknight26 · Answer

i think im just confusing myself and you...

anonymous · Answer

lol XD

anonymous · Answer

i think its d
becuase you round 17.75 to 18

anonymous · Answer

i dont know im confused

undeadknight26 · Answer

lol srry my fault...

anonymous · Answer

sorry didnt mean to send that... your tots fine you where trying to help but i think its a now :D lol thanks for your help