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Unit Test

Question 4 • NC-Foundations of Math 1 (Fall) [1st 9 Weeks]

Use the algebra tiles tool to model the equation 5x + (–6) = 6x + 4. What is needed to model the equation? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
5 negative x-tiles on the left
B
6 positive x-tiles on the right
C
4positive unit tiles on the right
D
6 negative x-tiles on the right
E
6 negative unit tiles on the left

Explanation

Model each term on its stated side of the equation: 5x means 5 positive x-tiles on the left, while −6 means 6 negative unit tiles on the left. On the right, 6x requires 6 positive x-tiles and +4 requires 4 positive unit tiles. Therefore, the needed tiles listed are “6 positive x-tiles on the right,” “4 positive unit tiles on the right,” and “6 negative unit tiles on the left.”

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