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

A. 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

B. 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

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

D. 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

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Mathematics

Edward Orozco

21 February, 14:27

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

A. 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

B. 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

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

D. 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

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Judith Pineda · Answer 1

A. 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

Step-by-step explanation:

Left Side

5 positive x tiles: 5x

6 positive unit tiles: 6

Right Side

4 positive x tiles: 4x

3 negative unit tiles: - 3