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What is the value for x when using algebra tiles to solve the equation x + 1 = –x + (–5)?
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x = -3
Work shown:
x + 1 = -x + (-5)
Add x to both sides: 2x + 1 = -5
Subtract 1: 2x = -6
Divide by 2: x = -3
Check: (-3) + 1 = -2 and -(-3) + (-5) = 3 - 5 = -2.
Work shown:
x + 1 = -x + (-5)
Add x to both sides: 2x + 1 = -5
Subtract 1: 2x = -6
Divide by 2: x = -3
Check: (-3) + 1 = -2 and -(-3) + (-5) = 3 - 5 = -2.
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