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 Equation #2
5x − 2x = 2x + 2 5x + 2 = 2x − 10

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

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

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

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                                  Equation #2 
5x − 2x = 2x + 2                    5x + 2 = 2x − 10 


 The solution to equation #1 is smaller than the solution to equation #2. 

 The solution to equation #1 is larger than the solution to equation #2. 

 The solution to equation #1 is the same as the solution to equation #2. 

 None of the statements above describes solutions to equations shown.

anonymous · Answer

Equation #1
5x-2x=2x+2
3x=2x+2
x=2
Equation #2
5x+2=2x-10
3x=-12
x=-4

The solution to equation #1 is larger than the solution to equation #2.