2(x+3) greater than 5x+12
2 ( x + 3 ) + 5x + 12= (2 × x ) + ( 2 × 3 ) + 5x + 12= 2x + 6 + 5x + 12= ( 2x + 5x ) + ( 6 + 12 )= 7x + 18
5x+12 is greater2x + 3x 5x + 12Let's pretend x=2 then 2(2) + 3(2)= 4+6=105(2)+12= 10+12=22
