Algebra tiles practice

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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. They help visualize operations like addition, subtraction, and factoring.

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What does a positive tile represent?

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A positive tile represents a positive value or quantity, typically denoted as +1 or +x.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.4

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What does a negative tile represent?

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A negative tile represents a negative value or quantity, typically denoted as -1 or -x.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What is a zero pair in algebra tiles?

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A zero pair consists of one positive tile and one negative tile that cancel each other out, resulting in a net value of zero.

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How do you simplify an expression using algebra tiles?

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To simplify an expression, combine like tiles and cancel out any zero pairs.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of combining (+2) and (-3) using algebra tiles?

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The result is -1, as the positive tile (+2) and the negative tile (-3) combine to form a net value of -1.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What does the expression m^2 - 15 represent in algebra tiles?

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The expression m^2 - 15 represents a square tile for m and 15 negative unit tiles, indicating a difference between the square and the total negative value.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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How do you represent the equation m = 8 using algebra tiles?

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You would use 8 positive unit tiles to represent the value of m.

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What is the significance of canceling zero pairs?

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Canceling zero pairs simplifies the expression by removing tiles that do not contribute to the overall value.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What does the tile -x look like?

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The tile -x is typically represented as a single negative rectangular tile, indicating a negative value of the variable x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6