Question

Compare the expressions using <, >, or =. Show all your work.

(18 – 3) ÷ (6 - 1) _____ 4 • (10 – 3) – 4 • 2

Answer 1

Left hand side:-
( 18 - 3 ) / ( 6 - 1 ) = 15/5 = 3
Right hand side:-
4•( 10 - 3 ) - 4 • 2 = 40 - 12 - 8 = 20


So
3 ___ 20
3 < 20
3 less than 20
( 18-3) / (6-1) less than 4•(10-3)-4•2
( 18-3) / (6-1) < 4•(10-3)-4•2

Answer 2

The answer would be <

Explanation:

(18-3)÷(6-1)

18-3=15

6-1=5

15÷5=3

________

4×(10-3)-4×2

10-3=7

4×7-4×2

28-8=20