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a is a positive integer
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19 Mar 2020, 10:40
19 Mar 2020, 10:40
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a is a positive integer
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(-3a+15\) |
\(-3(a+5)\) |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
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a is a positive integer
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19 Mar 2020, 16:20
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a is a positive integer
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(-3a+15\) |
\(-3(a+5)\) |
GIVEN:
Quantity A: \(-3a+15\)
Quantity B: \(-3(a+5)\)
Expand Quantity B:
Quantity A: \(-3a+15\)
Quantity B: \(-3a-15\)
Add \(3a\) to both quantities
Quantity A: \(15\)
Quantity B: \(-15\)
Answer: A
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Brent
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