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

User Nagy Ervin
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Answer:

x = - 9

Explanation:

Step 1: collect like terms

5x+6=4x+(-3)

5x+6=4x -3

5x - 4x = -3 - 6

Step 2: solve for the unknown

x= -9

User Ashish Sondagar
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