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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 =

If it 8 inch candle burns at 7/10 inch per hour and a 6 inch candle burns at 1/5 inch per hour after how many hours would both candles be the same height

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