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Using Algebra Tiles to Solve Equations

Using Algebra Tiles to Solve Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This tutorial demonstrates how to solve equations using algebra tiles. It begins with setting up the equation 3j - 5 = 19 using tiles to represent variables and constants. The tutorial then shows how to balance the equation by adding and removing tiles to isolate the variable. Finally, it explains how to determine the value of the variable, resulting in the solution j = 8.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary tool used in this tutorial to solve equations?

Graphs

Algebra tiles

Number lines

Calculators

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial equation presented in the tutorial?

j - 4 = 10

5j + 2 = 20

3j - 5 = 19

2j + 3 = 15

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of drawing algebra tiles for the equation?

To confuse the solver

To visualize the equation

To add complexity

To make it colorful

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many algebra tiles are used to represent 3j?

2

4

1

3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does each algebra tile represent in this tutorial?

A constant

An operation

A variable

A number

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color are the negative algebra tiles drawn in?

Blue

Black

Green

Red

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many algebra tiles are used to represent the number 19?

19

17

15

21

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