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Β She writes out the steps below. Step 1: Simplify by using the order of operations. Step 2: Compare the two values. Step 3: Substitute the same number for x. Genevieve realizes that the steps are in the wrong order. In which order should she have placed the steps?

Respuesta :

Genevieve should reorder her steps to state the following:

1. Β Substitute the same number for x.
2. Β Simplify by using the order of operations.
3. Β Compare the two values.Β 

In order to simplify the expression using the order of operations in order to compare the two values, Genevieve must first replace the x with the correct number.

Solutions:

The correct order of steps should be:

1. Step 3: Substitute the same number for x.

2. Step 1: Simplify by using the order of operations.

3. Step 2: Compare the two values.

The Β operation includes, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.

The comparison includes following inequalities, >,<,=, ≀,β‰₯.