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
8 − 5x = 4x − 1
Equation #2
4x + 4 = 10 − 2x

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 describe 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
8 − 5x = 4x − 1
Equation #2
4x + 4 = 10 − 2x

         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 describe solutions to equations shown.

tpaulus · Answer

C, in both equations, x=1