Follow these steps using the algebra tiles to solve the equation -5x + (-2) = -2x + 4

x=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

−5x−2+2x=−2x+4+2x

−3x−2=4

Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.

−3x−2+2=4+2

−3x=6

Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x

−3

=

6

−3

x=−2

the slope of the first function is -3. (3/1)

the slope of the second function is 1. (13-10/6-3).

since |-3| is greater than |1|, the function with the steepest slope is the first.