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Which statement comparing x² + 10 and x + x + x is true when x=−5 ? x2+10>x+x+x x² + 10 = x + x + x x2+10

User MKiss
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Answer:

x2+10>x+x+x

Explanation:

User Kabua
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Luckily the true statement is there, otherwise you'd have to post more. When x = -5,

x^2 + 10 = (-5)^2 + 10 = 25 + 10 = 35

x + x + x = 3x = 3* - 5 = - 15

x^2 + 10 > x + x + x That's the first choice

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