Algebra Tiles

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What is an algebra tile?

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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 'monomial' mean?

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A monomial is an algebraic expression that consists of one term, which can be a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables (e.g., 3x, -5, 2xy).

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What is the area of a square tile with side length x?

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The area of a square tile with side length x is x².

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What is the sum of 2x and 3x?

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The sum of 2x and 3x is 5x.

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What does 'like terms' mean?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 3x² are not.

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What is the coefficient in the term 4x²?

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The coefficient in the term 4x² is 4.

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What is the result of simplifying the expression 5x - 2x?

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The result of simplifying the expression 5x - 2x is 3x.

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What does the term 'binomial' refer to?

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A binomial is an algebraic expression that consists of two terms, such as 3x + 4 or x² - 5.

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What is the product of x and x?

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The product of x and x is x².

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What is the difference between 7 and 3?

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The difference between 7 and 3 is 4.