1.   Which equation does the model represent?
   
    A. x + 5 = -1 B. x + (-5) = 1
    C. x + 5 = 1 D. x + (-5) = -1
    Hint

  2.   Solve the equation -8 = a + (-3).
    A. -5 B. 11
    C. 5 D. -11
    Hint

  3.   To model the equation x + (-3) = 6 using algebra tiles, which tiles should you use on the left side of the mat?
    A. one yellow square tile and 3 red square tiles B. one red square tile and 3 yellow square tiles
    C. one green rectangular tile and 3 yellow square tiles D. one green rectangular tile and 3 red square tiles
    Hint

  4.   Solve the equation x + 8 = 4.
    A. x = 4 B. xv = -12
    C. x = -4 D. x = 12
    Hint

  5.   Which equation does the model represent?
   
    A. x + 7 = -4 B. x + (-4) = 7
    C. x + (-7) = 4 D. x + 4 = -7
    Hint



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