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 describe solutions to equations shown.

Answer 1

For the first equation, 3x - 2x = 2. So, x = 2.
For the second equation, 3x = -12. So, x = -4

The solution to equation #1 is larger than the solution to equation #2 but the magnitude of the solution to equation #2 is greater than the magnitude of the solution to equation #1. But, I think that by larger you mean greater i.e the ">" symbol.

Answer 2

Does that help? :D

Answer 3

@ltinson its the second one if you solve the problem...

Answer 4

Remember to click "best response" if my answer was helpful. :D

Answer 5

@ltinson did that help?

Answer 6

thxs @dumbsearch2

Answer 7

I have the most helpful explanation, though. :PP Can you also click "best answer" on mine? :DD

Answer 8

so whats the answer

Answer 9

its the second one if you solve the problem as lizzylove and I said.

Answer 10

@ltinson that the answer to solution #1 is larger than the answer to solution #2 @dumbsearch2 THX:)

Answer 11

so B

Answer 12

yep.

Answer 13

@ltinson yea!!

Answer 14

see the answer on the top of the page, the first one, for an explanation. :D