For a = 2, choose the correct comparison between 2a + 1 and 3a – 1.
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Evaluate both sides. 2a+1 = 2×2+1 = 5. Also, 3a-1 = 3×2-1 = 5. Since 5 = 5, the correct comparison is =.
For a = 2, choose the correct comparison between 2a + 1 and 3a – 1.
Evaluate both sides. 2a+1 = 2×2+1 = 5. Also, 3a-1 = 3×2-1 = 5. Since 5 = 5, the correct comparison is =.