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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 =

4. bob solved the inequality problem below incorrectly. explain his error and redo the problem showing the correct answer. −2x + 5 < 17 −2x + 5-5 < 17-5 -2x/-2 < 12/-2 x < -6

Mr. roseanne will buy 12 1/2 pounds beef for for a cookout. the price for the first 3 pounds of beef is $4.99 per pound. after that, the price is $4.49 per pound. how much will mr. roshan pay for the beef