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Tucker was asked to solve the equation 5x + 3 = 6x + 1. He did not know if his first step should be to add 5 negative x-tiles, or 1 negative unit tile, to both sides. What advice would you give Tucker to help him decide on his first step? Explain.

User Harish Raj
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5x + 3 = 6x + 1
-5x -5x

3 = x + 1
-1 -1

2 = x
i think
User Cbass
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Answer:

d

Explanation:

vc

User Jacob B
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