Question

Which symbol creates a true sentence when x equals 2? 6 • 8 – 2x _____ 6(5 + x)

Answer 1

Answer:

44 > 42.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given  : 6 • 8 – 2x _____ 6(5 + x).

To find : Which symbol creates a true sentence when x equals 2?

Solution : We have given

6 • 8 – 2x _____ 6(5 + x).

48 - 2 (2) _____6( 5+2).

48 -4 ______6(7)

48 -4 ______42

44 _______42

We can see than right hand side is greater than left hand side.

44 > 42

Therefore, 44 > 42.

Answer 2

>, When 2=x 6 times 8-2x is 44 while 6(5+x) is 42