-x -x -x four squares of 1 equal -x -x one

What is the value of x in the equation represented by the tiles?

Three
Five
-3
-1

1 answer

To solve the equation represented by the tiles:

The equation given is:

\(-x - x - x + 4 = -x - x + 1\)

Let's simplify both sides.

Starting with the left side: \[ -x - x - x + 4 = -3x + 4 \]

Now, simplifying the right side: \[ -x - x + 1 = -2x + 1 \]

Now we can set the two sides equal to each other: \[ -3x + 4 = -2x + 1 \]

Now, let's isolate \(x\). First, add \(3x\) to both sides: \[ 4 = x + 1 \]

Next, subtract \(1\) from both sides: \[ 3 = x \]

Thus, the value of \(x\) is: \[ \boxed{3} \]