Tucker was asked to solve the equation 5x + 3 = 6x + 1. He did not know if his first step should be to add 5 negative x-tiles, o

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algol [13]

4 years ago

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Tucker was asked to solve the equation 5x + 3 = 6x + 1. He did not know if his first step should be to add 5 negative x-tiles, o

r 1 negative unit tile, to both sides. What advice would you give Tucker to help him decide on his first step? Explain.

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ella [17] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-16T21:27:29+03:00

ella [17]4 years ago

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Sample Response: It does not matter which he does first. Either way, zero pairs will be created on both sides, which will isolate the variable to determine x. Adding the x-tiles and then the unit tile, or visa versa, will give the same solution.

Fittoniya [83] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-16T19:53:37+03:00

Fittoniya [83]4 years ago

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It does not matter which he does first. Either way, zero pairs will be created on both sides, which will isolate the variable to determine x<span>. Adding the </span>x<span>-tiles and then the unit tile, or visa versa, will give the same solution.</span>