Answer:-6
Step-by-step explanation:
5x+(-2)=6x+4
5x-2=6x+4
Add 2 to both sides
5x-2+2=6x+4+2
5x=6+6x
subtract 5x from both sides
5x-5x=6+6x-5x
0=6+x
Subtract 6 from both sides
0-6=6-6+x
-6=x
x=-6
Answer:
What tiles need to be added to both sides to remove the smaller x-coefficient?
✔ 5 negative x-tiles
What tiles need to be added to both sides to remove the constant from the right side of the equation?
✔ 4 negative unit tiles
What is the solution?
✔ x = –6
Step-by-step explanation:
