Question

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

O 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

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

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.