Question

Edward solved the equation 4x + 1 = 5x + (−5) using these steps. 1. Add 4 negative x-tiles to both sides. 2. Add 5 negative unit tiles to both sides. 3. Solution x = −4.

Answer 1

B- In step 2, he had to add 5 positive unit tiles.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The solution for the given expression x ix 6.

Explanation:

`4x + 1 = 5x + (-5)`

Solution:

Step 1: Adding (-4x) on both sides

`4x + 1 +(-4)= 5x + (-5)+(-4x)`

`1=-5+1x`

Step 2: Adding (5) on both sides:

`1+5=-5+1x+5`

`6=x`

The solution for the given expression x ix 6.