Solving One-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles

What would be the next step?

• Make zero pairs on the left and remove them

• Make zero pairs on both sides and remove them

• Make zero pairs on the right and remove them

• Leave it alone

Use your tiles to choose the correct solution for this equation.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

• To make zero pairs

• To isolate the variable

• To justify my answer

What would be the next step?

• Take away the 6 positives on the left so that the variable is isolated.

• Bring in 6 negatives on the left.

• Bring in 6 negatives to each side.

• Leave it alone

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The equation 10 = x - 3 is represented by the model shown.

Which represents the solution to this equation?​ (a)  

• x = 13

• x = 3

• x = 7

• x = -7

An equation is modeled. What value of x makes the equation true?

• -3

• 1

• -1

• 3

Using the equation 3x - 1= -7, what does x equal?

Mathematical Equivalence

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Find the value of x that makes the equation true:

5x + 2 = 7

• x = 1

• x = -1

• x = 2

• 5x = -5