Exploring Algebraic Expressions with Algebra Tiles

What is the first component of an algebraic expression?

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Number

• Exponent

In the expression 3x + 4, what does the number 3 represent?

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Constant

• Exponent

How do we read the expression y - 6 when the negative sign is in front?

• Less six

• Subtract six

• Negative six

• Minus six

What does the expression 5z represent?

• Five plus z

• Five minus z

• Five times z

• Five divided by z

What shape represents the variable x in algebra tiles?

• Large square

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Small square

In algebra tiles, what does a yellow tile represent?

• Exponent

• Number

• Coefficient

• Variable

What is the algebraic expression for three green tiles and four yellow tiles?

• 4x + 3

• 3x - 4

• 4x - 3

• 3x + 4

If an algebra tile is red, what does it represent?

• Undefined

• Zero

• Negative value

• Positive value

What is the algebraic expression for one x squared tile, two x tiles, and five unit tiles?

• x^2 + 2x + 5

• x^2 + 2x - 5

• x^2 - 2x + 5

• x^2 - 2x - 5

How would you model the expression 3x^2 - 4x + 2 using algebra tiles?

• 3 x^2 tiles, -4 x tiles, -2 unit tiles

• 3 x^2 tiles, 4 x tiles, -2 unit tiles

• 3 x^2 tiles, -4 x tiles, 2 unit tiles

• 3 x^2 tiles, 4 x tiles, 2 unit tiles