Question

Nia solved the equation -1.98 = 5.2v + 13.1. Her answer was v = -2.9. She is fairly confident about her answer, but wants to do a quick check of her solution using estimation to make sure her answer is reasonable.
Which of the following shows a good check of her answer?

-2 = 5(-3) + 13
-3 = 5(-2) + 13
-1 = 5(-2) + 13
-2 = 5(-2) + 13

Answer 1

To solve this, just round each number. -1.98≈-2, 5.2≈5, -2.9≈-3, 13.1≈13. The only answer choice which correctly rounds these is A, -2=5(-3)+13