Question

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

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

Answer 1

1. 5x+ 6 & 4x + -3

2. 4x + -3

3. 6x+5 & -3+4

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Explanation:

the first one, thats how it would look and thats the problem