Algebra Tiles - Expressions

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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 perform operations such as addition, subtraction, and factoring.

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What does the term 2x² represent in algebra tiles?

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The term 2x² represents two square tiles, each representing the variable x squared.

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What does the term -3x represent in algebra tiles?

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The term -3x represents three negative rectangular tiles, each representing the variable x.

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How do you simplify the expression 10 + 6x?

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The expression 10 + 6x is already simplified; it combines a constant (10) and a variable term (6x).

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How do you simplify the expression 3x + 5x?

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You combine like terms to get 8x.

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What is the result of simplifying 5 + 3x?

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The expression 5 + 3x is already simplified; it combines a constant (5) and a variable term (3x).

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What does the expression 3x + 2 + 2x + 6 represent?

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This expression represents the sum of three variable terms (3x and 2x) and two constants (2 and 6).

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How do you combine like terms in the expression 3x + 2 + 2x + 6?

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Combine like terms to get 5x + 8.

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What is the purpose of using algebra tiles in expressions?

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Algebra tiles help visualize and manipulate algebraic expressions, making it easier to understand concepts like combining like terms and simplifying.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an expression or equation.