Question

Let m = 3. Enter > , < , or = to compare the expressions. 4m−1 ? 5m−4

Answer 1

= because 4 times 3 minus 1 equals 11 and 5 times 3 minus 4 equals 11

Answer 2

To figure it out you need to plug the 3 in for m and solve

First - plug 3 in for m:
4(3)-1 ? 5(3)-4

Second - Multiply:
12-1 ? 15-4

Third - Subtract:
11 ? 11

Fourth - Figure out what sign makes sense:
11 = 11