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How would you solve the following equation using Algebra tiles?

3x + 1= -5/

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How would you solve the following equation using Algebra tiles? 3x + 1= -5/ ANSWRR-example-1
User Domachine
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You want to get ‘x’ by itself.

‘-1’ from both sides.

You will be left with:
3x = -6

Then, Divide by three to get 1x (just write x)

You will be left with:

x = -2
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