Algebra Tiles Expression Mat

Which of the following steps can you do to simplify the expressions shown in the comparison mat?

• remove zero pairs on both sides

• remove -x from both sides

• remove 1 from both sides

• add an x to the right side

What is the value of the algebra tiles shown before simplifying?

• 3x² + -x² +4x + -3

• 3x² + 4x + -4x + 4 + -3

• 3x² + -x² + 4x + -4x + 4 + -2

• 3x² + -x² + 4x + -4x + 4 + -3

What is the value of the algebra tiles shown after simplifying?

• 2x² + -1

• 2x² + x + 1

• 3x² + -1

• 2x² + 1

How many sets of zero pairs can be made with the algebra tiles shown?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which mat is greater? HINT: You may want to draw it out or make a table to simplify.

• Mat A

• Mat B

• They are equal

• We can't tell

What action should be written in the box outlined in blue?

HINT: Draw the tiles to double check.

• add 4 to both sides

• remove x from both sides

• remove zero pairs from both sides

• add x to Mat A

Name the following algebra tiles

• y² + 2y + 3

• x² + 2x + 3

• x² + 2y + 3

• y² + 2x + 3

Which is the STARTING expression shown on the Expression Mat?

Which is the STARTING expression shown on the Expression Mat?

Simplify each expression.

• -4x

• 3x

• 0

• 2x + 2