Factoring with Area Models and Algebra Tiles

Based on the algebra tiles, what are the equivalent factors of this polynomial if one of them is (x-1)?

• (x-1)(x-3)

• (x-1)(x-2)

• (x+2)(x+1)

• (x -1)(x+2)

Which side represents the factor (x+4)?

• top

• left

What is the equivalent expression for the are of the rectangle? Given A = (x+3)(_____)

• (x+1)(x+3)

• (x-6)(x+1)

• (x-2)(x-3)

• (x+3)(x-2)

What is the area? There are 2 answers.

• 2x² + 5x + 7

• x² + 5x + 7

• x² + 5x + 6

• (x+2)(x+3)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which factored expression matches this frame?

What factored expression matches this frame?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

What factored expression matches this frame?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which factored expression matches this frame?

Which expression is modeled by the area of the algebra tiles?