Question

Which is the correct way to model the equation Negative x + 8 = 7 x + (negative 8) using algebra tiles?
1 positive x-tile and 8 positive unit tiles on the left side; 7 positive x-tiles and 8 positive unit tiles on the right side
8 positive unit tiles on the left side; 7 positive x-tiles and 8 negative unit tiles on the right side
1 negative x-tile and 8 positive unit tiles on the left side; 7 positive x-tiles and 8 negative unit tiles on the right side
8 positive x-tiles and 1 negative unit tile on the left side; 8 negative x-tiles and 7 positive unit tiles on the right side

Answer 1

plz help

Answer 2

In order to have both sides equal to each we must have terms that be canceling out:

First step:
\[x + 8 = 7\times x + 8\]

Answer 3

Second step:
\[8 \times x= 7\times x-8\]

Answer 4

Third step:

\[-x + 8=7 \times x -8\]

Answer 5

Forth step:

\[8\times x -1=7-8\times x\]


And the answer would be in the (blank) step because it gives an answer of x=8 when solved