Asked by Clara

What is the solution to the equation represented by the model below?

3 x tiles and 8 positive 1 tiles = 4 x tiles and 6 positive 1 tiles
x = negative 14
x = negative 2
x = 2
x = 14

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Solve 3x + 8 = 4x + 6.

Subtract 3x: 8 = x + 6.
Subtract 6: x = 2.

Check: 3(2)+8 = 14 and 4(2)+6 = 14.
Answer: x = 2.