Question

Compare each set of expressions below.
Select options below
10
−
3

<

4
0
−
3
−
2

Choose...

5
−
3
(
−
2
)
2

Choose...

2
−
2
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Answer 1

10 − 3 = 7 and 4^0 − 3 − 2 = 1 − 3 − 2 = −4, so 10 − 3 > 4^0 − 3 − 2.

5 − 3(−2)^2 = 5 − 3·4 = 5 − 12 = −7 and 2 − 2 = 0, so 5 − 3(−2)^2 < 2 − 2.