Question

1. write the equation represented by the algebra tiles. do not solve the equation.

image of algebra tiles: three red -x tiles, two green +1 tiles, equals four red -1 tiles, four blue +x tiles

Explanation:

Step1: Translate left tiles to expression

$3(-x) + 2(1) = -3x + 2$

Step2: Translate right tiles to expression

$4(-1) + 4(x) = -4 + 4x$

Step3: Set sides equal

Equate left and right expressions.

Answer:

$-3x + 2 = 4x - 4$