Question

What is the value for x when using algebra tiles to
solve the equation x + 1 = -x + (-5)?

Answer 1

The answer is
x+1=-x+(-5) subtract x both sides
2x+1=(-5) subtract 1 both sides
2x=(-5)-1 combine like terms
2x=-6 dived by 2 both sides
x=-3

Answer 2

-3

Explanation: