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Follow these steps using the algebra tiles to solve the equation −5x + (−2) = −2x + 4. 1. add 5 positive x-tiles to both sides and create zero pairs. 2. add 4 negative unit tiles to both sides and create zero pairs. 3. divide the unit tiles evenly among the x-tiles. x =

For the inequality |c| < |d| to be true, which of the following must be true?

Officer brimberry wrote 32 tickets for traffic violations last week, but only 4 tickets this week. what is the percent decrease? give your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.