Question

Let w = 4. Enter >, <, or = to compare the expressions. 3w² + 1 10w + 8

Answer 1

Answer: ≥ without the line on the bottom.

Explanation:

I am assuming the expression you are talking about are

`3w^(2) +1` and
`10w+8`.

If we were to replace w with 4 and calculate, we will find the answer:

`3*4^(2) +1=3*16+1=48+1=49`

`10*4+8=40+8=48`

Since the first expression,
`3w^(2) +1`, is bigger than the second expression, the correct symbol to use is ≥ without the line on the bottom.