Question

Which symbol creates a true sentence when x equals 8? 72 (x – 4)2 __ 55 < > =

Answer 1

72 + (x - 4)^2 = 72 + (8 - 4)^2 = 72 + 4^2 = 72 + 16 = 88
88 > 55

Therefore, the correct symbol is >.