Answer Please? Show work because I am confused

Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
5^2 + ( x - 2 )^2 __ 25
When we plug in 3 for x, we can simplify to get:
5^2 + ( 3 - 2 )^2 __ 25
25 + ( 1 )^2 __ 25
25 + 1 __ 25
26 __ 25
The left side of the equation is greater than the right side, so we must use the greater than sign which is:
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Answer:
26 > 25 ( meaning 26 is greater than 25)
Step-by-step explanation:
5²+(x-2)²____25
when x = 3
25+(3-2)²____25
25 +1 ____ 25
26 > 25 ( meaning 26 is greater than 25)