Question

Which is the correct way to model the equation -X+8 = (X+(-8) using algebra tiles?

1 positive x-tile and 8 positive unit tiles on the left side; 7 positive x-tiles and 8 positive unit tiles on the right side
8 positive unit tiles on the left side; 7 positive x-tiles and 8 negative unit tiles on the right side
1 negative x-tile and 8 positive unit tiles on the left side; 7 positive x-tiles and 8 negative unit tiles on the right side
8 positive x-tiles and 1 negative unit tile on the left side; 8 negative x-tiles and 7 positive unit tiles on the right side

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

Answer 2

1 negative x tile and 8 positive unit tile on the left. 7 positive x tiles and 8 negative units on the right side

Explanation:

i think this is the answered because if you just look on the left side then you can tell you need a negative one and it is connected to an x.