Question

Answer Please? Show work because I am confused

Answer 1

26 > 25 ( meaning 26 is greater than 25)

Explanation:

5²+(x-2)²____25

when x = 3

25+(3-2)²____25

25 +1 ____ 25

26 > 25 ( meaning 26 is greater than 25)

Answer 2

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Explanation:

5^2 + ( x - 2 )^2 __ 25

When we plug in 3 for x, we can simplify to get:

5^2 + ( 3 - 2 )^2 __ 25

25 + ( 1 )^2 __ 25

25 + 1 __ 25

26 __ 25

The left side of the equation is greater than the right side, so we must use the greater than sign which is:

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