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, and factoring.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change or vary. For example, in the expression 2x + 3, 'x' is a variable.

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What is the area of a rectangle with length x and width y?

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How do you simplify the expression 4x + 3x?

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Combine like terms: 4x + 3x = 7x.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length x and width y?

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means breaking it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is an algebraic expression with one term (e.g., 3x), while a polynomial has two or more terms (e.g., 2x^2 + 3x + 1).

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What is the coefficient in the expression 5x^2 + 3x - 7?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor in front of a variable. In 5x^2, the coefficient is 5.

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How do you evaluate the expression 3x + 4 when x = 2?

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