Algebra Tiles and Order of

Multiply

(2x +1) (x - 3)

What term should go in the blue box?



What expression goes in the missing box?

• 7

• -7

• 7x

• -7x

Write the expanded (general) form of the product (x+3)(x+6).

To group tiles that are alike together

• Combine like terms.

• Multiply (or divide) both sides by −1.

• A number plus its opposite equals zero.

• Add or subtract the same value from both sides.

What term is represented by the algebra tiles?

• 6

• -6

• 6x

• -6x²

What term is represented by the algebra tiles?

• 2x

• 2

• 2x²

• -2x²

Write the expression modeled by the tiles.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

What term is represented by the algebra tiles?

• 8

• -8

• -8x

• -8x²