Grade 6 - CCR - Algebra Tiles

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What are algebra tiles?

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Algebra tiles are physical or virtual manipulatives used to represent algebraic expressions and equations visually. They help in understanding concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and factoring.

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What does the term 'perimeter' mean?

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Perimeter is the total distance around a two-dimensional shape. It is calculated by adding the lengths of all the sides.

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How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is found using the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: A = length × width.

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What does the term 'area' refer to in geometry?

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Area refers to the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape, measured in square units.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions and equations.

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What does the expression '7x' represent?

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The expression '7x' represents 7 times a variable x, indicating a linear relationship.

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What is the significance of the coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, indicating how many times the variable is multiplied.

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What does 'x^2' signify in algebra?

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The expression 'x^2' signifies that the variable x is multiplied by itself, representing a quadratic term.

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How do you combine like terms in an expression?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.