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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 =

Explain why the factor 1.5 is broke. into two numbers in the model.

Aplane intersects a pris paralel to the base of the prism. the cross section is a polygon wth eight sides. how many sides does the base of the prism have? a. 10 b. 8 c. 7 d. 9