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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 =

The cost of a taxi ride includes an initial charge of $2.00. if a 5km ride cost $6.00 and a 10km ride cost $10.00, determine the cost of a 15km ride.

Evan walked 5/8 mile to his friends house.then together they walked 7/12 mile to the movie theatre.which pair of fraction can evan use to find how far he walked in all?