Algebra Tiles and Equation Solving

What is the first step in solving an equation using algebra tiles?

• Flip the tiles

• Represent the equation with tiles

• Add more tiles to one side

• Remove all tiles

How do you create a zero pair with algebra tiles?

• Add a tile of the same color

• Add a tile of the opposite color

• Add two tiles of the same color

• Remove all tiles

What does creating zero pairs help you do in an equation?

• Add more variables

• Simplify the equation

• Add more numbers

• Make the equation longer

How do you use algebra tiles to show the distributive property?

• By flipping the tiles

• By distributing a value to an expression

• By removing all tiles

• By adding more tiles

What is the final step to find a negative solution using algebra tiles?

• Divide each side by 2

• Multiply each side by negative 1

• Remove all tiles

• Add more tiles