Question

Follow these steps using the algebra tiles to solve the equation −5x + (−2) = −2x + 4.
1. Add 5 positive x-tiles to both sides and create zero pairs.
2. Add 4 negative unit tiles to both sides and create zero pairs.
3. Divide the unit tiles evenly among the x-tiles.

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Answer 1

Answer:

$x=-2$

Step-by-step explanation:

$-5x+(-2)=-2x+4$

$-5x+(-2)+5x=-2x+4+5x$  (according to first step)

$-2= 3x+4$

$-2+(-4)=3x+4+(-4)$        (according to second step)

$-6=3x$

$\frac{-6}{3}$=$\frac{3x}{3}$  (according to third step)

$-2=x$

$x=-2$

hence the solution of the given equation is  $x=-2$

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is negative two.

Step-by-step explanation:

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