Compare and Contrast: Below are two equations. Solve each equation and compare the two solutions. Choose the statement that is true about each solution.
Equation #1
5x − 2x = 2x + 2

Equation #2
5x + 2 = 2x − 10

A. The solution to equation #1 is smaller than the solution to equation #2.

B. The solution to equation #1 is larger than the solution to equation #2.

C. The solution to equation #1 is the same as the solution to equation #2.

D. None of the statements above describes solutions to equations shown.

Question

Compare and Contrast: Below are two equations. Solve each equation and compare the two solutions. Choose the statement that is true about each solution.
Equation #1       	
5x − 2x = 2x + 2	

Equation #2
5x + 2 = 2x − 10

A. The solution to equation #1 is smaller than the solution to equation #2.

B. The solution to equation #1 is larger than the solution to equation #2.

C. The solution to equation #1 is the same as the solution to equation #2.

D. None of the statements above describes solutions to equations shown.

campbell_st · Answer

equation1
 
3x = 2x + 2
subtract 2x from both sides

x = 2

equation 2

subtract 2x from both sides

3x + 2 = -10

subtract 2 from both sides

3x = -12

x = - 4

I'll let you dicide the statements

anonymous · Answer

oh okay he thanks! soo then it would be the solution to equation #1 is larger than the solution to equation #2 , right?

campbell_st · Answer

makes sense to me

anonymous · Answer

awesome thanks so much!!