Pls help (finals) i’m not able to figure it out

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 =

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[15 points]find the quotient with the restrictions. (x^2 - 2x - 3) (x^2 + 4x + 3) ÷ (x^2 + 2x - 8) (x^2 + 6x + 8)