Algebra Tiles Review

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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 the term 'simplify' mean in algebra?

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To simplify means to reduce an expression to its simplest form by combining like terms and eliminating unnecessary elements.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What does 'combining like terms' mean?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the result of simplifying the expression 2x + 3x?

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The result is 5x.

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How do you represent the expression 'x - 1' using algebra tiles?

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You would use one tile for 'x' and one negative tile to represent '-1'.

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What is the purpose of using algebra tiles?

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Algebra tiles help students visualize and understand algebraic concepts, making it easier to solve equations and simplify expressions.

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What does the expression '3x + 2' represent?

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It represents three 'x' tiles and two unit tiles.

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What is the simplified form of the expression 'x + x - 2x'?

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The simplified form is 0.

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What does it mean if an expression is 'greater'?

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An expression is considered greater if its value is higher than another expression when evaluated.