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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 =

1jessica's home town is a mid-sized city experiencing a decline in population. the following graph models the estimated population if the decline continues at the same rate. select the most appropriate unit for the measure of time that the graph represents. a. years b. hours c. days d. weeks

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