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The variable q represents a positive integer. Does 3(5q+9)+5q represent a number that is greater than, less than, or equal to 4(5q+6)? Show your work.

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3(5q+9)+5q is greater than 4(5q+6) because expand and see 20q+27>20q+24
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Answer:

3(5q+9)+5q is equal to 4(5q+6)

Explanation:

3(5q+9)+5q is equal to 4(5q+6). To show this, first expand the expressions:

3(5q+9)+5q = 15q+27+5q = 20q+27

4(5q+6) = 20q+24

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