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 students understand concepts 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 a positive variable in an algebraic expression.

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What does a negative tile represent?

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A negative tile represents a negative value or a negative variable in an algebraic expression.

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How do you combine like terms using Algebra Tiles?

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You combine like terms by grouping tiles of the same type (e.g., all x-tiles together) and counting the total number of each type.

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What is the purpose of using Algebra Tiles in solving equations?

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Algebra tiles help visualize the process of solving equations, making it easier to understand balancing and isolating variables.

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What expression is represented by 2 positive x-tiles and 3 positive unit tiles?

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The expression is 2x + 3.

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What expression is represented by 1 negative x-tile and 4 positive unit tiles?

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The expression is -x + 4.

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How do you represent the expression 3x - 3 using Algebra Tiles?

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You would use 3 positive x-tiles and 3 negative unit tiles.

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What is the first step to simplify the expression 2x + 3 - x?

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The first step is to combine like terms, which results in x + 3.

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What does the term 'like terms' mean?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, allowing them to be combined.