Algebra Tiles - Introduction and Zero Pairs

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What are algebra tiles?

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Algebra tiles are physical or virtual manipulatives used to represent algebraic expressions and equations. They help visualize operations like addition, subtraction, and factoring.

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What is a zero pair in algebra tiles?

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A zero pair consists of one positive tile and one negative tile that cancel each other out, resulting in a total value of zero.

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How do you represent +9 using algebra tiles?

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You would use nine positive tiles.

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How do you represent -9 using algebra tiles?

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You would use nine negative tiles.

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What does the expression 6 + -3 represent with algebra tiles?

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It represents six positive tiles and three negative tiles, resulting in three positive tiles.

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What does the expression 3 + -6 represent with algebra tiles?

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It represents three positive tiles and six negative tiles, resulting in three negative tiles.

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What happens when you cancel zero pairs?

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When you cancel zero pairs, the remaining tiles represent the simplified expression.

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If you have 8 positive tiles and 8 negative tiles, what remains after canceling zero pairs?

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0, because all tiles cancel each other out.

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What does the expression -12 represent with algebra tiles?

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It represents twelve negative tiles.

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What does the expression +8 represent with algebra tiles?

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It represents eight positive tiles.