The first option is greater.
Answer:
Valid
Step-by-step explanation:
3(x-4)=x+4 <em>Given</em>
3x-12=x+4 <em>Distribute</em>
2x=16<em> Subtract x from both sides and add 12 to both sides</em>
x=8 <em>Divide each side by 2.</em>
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Answer:
-9
Step-by-step explanation:
2(-x)² - 5 = 157
2x² - 5 = 157
add 5 to each side of the equation:
2x² = 162
divide both sides by 2:
x² = 81
√81 = 9 or -9
