Question

What is the solution to the equation represented by the model below?

3 x tiles and 8 positive 1 tiles = 4 x tiles and 6 positive 1 tiles
x = negative 14
x = negative 2
x = 2
x = 14.

Answer 1

Answer: C.X=2

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Therefore, the correct option is;

x = 2

Explanation:

Let x represent the number of tiles, and let 1 represent the positive 1 tiles

Let the and operator represent addition we have;

3 × x + 8 × 1 = 4 × x + 6 × 1

We simplify as follows;

3·x + 8 = 4·x + 6

We move and place like terms together as follows;

4·x - 3·x = 8 - 6

From which we have;

x = 2

Therefore, the correct option is x = 2