Question

Which symbol creates a true sentence when x equals 3?

8 * 3 - 4x ____ 7(10 - x)

a) <
b) =
c) >

Answer 1

First, replace x with 3.

Second, find the answer to 8×3 (24), 4×3 (12), and 10-3 (7).

Third, find 7×7 (49).

Fourth, find 24-12 (12).

Because 12 is less than 49 by 37, the correct answer is a.