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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 =

Kayla has a $500 budget for the school party. she paid $150 for the decorations. food will cost $5.50 per student. what inequality represents the number of students, s, that can attend the party?

Is this a polynomial function? i need to know asap