To solve the equation \(8x + (–4) = 11x + 5\) using algebra tiles, let's analyze the statements given and determine which are true.
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Add 8 negative x-tiles to both sides of the equation to create a zero pair on the left side.
- True: Adding 8 negative x-tiles to both sides effectively cancels out the \(8x\) on the left side.
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Add 11 positive x-tiles to both sides of the equation to create a zero pair on the right side.
- False: If you add 11 positive x-tiles to both sides, it won't create a zero pair on the right side; instead, it will increase the number of x-tiles on both sides.
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Add 4 positive unit tiles to both sides of the equation to create a zero pair on the right side.
- False: Adding 4 positive unit tiles to both sides does not help create a zero pair on the right side because it increases the constant on both sides, thereby moving away from the goal of simplifying the equation.
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Add 5 negative unit tiles to both sides of the equation to create a zero pair on the right side.
- True: Adding 5 negative unit tiles to both sides can help eliminate the \(+5\) on the right side, simplifying the equation further.
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Divide both groups by 3.
- False: You do not divide both groups by 3 in this context. You typically combine like terms instead of dividing the quantities.
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The solution is x = 3.
- True: Once you complete the solution steps correctly, you will arrive at \(x = 3\) as the solution to the equation.
In summary, the true statements are:
- Add 8 negative x-tiles to both sides of the equation to create a zero pair on the left side.
- Add 5 negative unit tiles to both sides of the equation to create a zero pair on the right side.
- The solution is x = 3.