Question

Pls HELP Which is the correct way to model the equation 5 x + 6 = 4 x + (negative 3) using algebra tiles?

5 positive x-tiles and 6 positive unit tiles on the left side; 4 positive x-tiles and 3 negative unit tiles on the right side

6 positive x-tiles and 5 positive unit tiles on the left side; 3 negative x-tiles and 4 positive unit tiles on the right side

5 positive x-tiles and 6 negative unit tiles on the left side; 4 positive x-tiles and 3 negative unit tiles on the right side

5 positive x-tiles and 6 positive unit tiles on the left side; 4 positive x-tiles and 3 positive unit tiles on the right side

Answer 1

The first choice

Explanation:

You are setting up as you read it. The left side has 5 x and 6 units, so you would set up 5 positive x times and 6 positive unit tiles. On the the right you are setting up 4 positive x tiles and 3 negative unit tiles. It is not asking you to solve with the algebra tiles, just to set it up.