Question

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

Answer 1

When comparing x^2 + 10 and x + x + x equals to:

x^2 +10 is greater than x + x + x when x = -5

Because -5^2 + 10 = 25 + 10 = 35

and -5 + -5 + -5 = -15

So, 35 > -15

Answer 2

When comparing x^2 + 10 and x + x + x equals to:
x^2 +10 is greater than x + x + x when x = -5
Because -5^2 + 10 = 25 + 10 = 35
and -5 + -5 + -5 = -15
So, 35 > -15