A cab company charges a fixed amount, plus a fee based on the distance traveled. The rate chart for the company is shown:
Rate Chart
Distance traveled
(miles) (x)
Cost (dollars) (y)
0
7
1
13
2
19
What is the fixed amount charged? (1 point)
1) $3
2) $5
3) $6
4) $7

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 =