Algebra Tiles (1.02)

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What are algebra tiles?

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Algebra tiles are manipulatives used to represent algebraic expressions and perform operations such as addition, subtraction, and factoring. They come in different shapes and colors to represent positive and negative values.

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What does a yellow algebra tile represent?

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A yellow algebra tile represents the value of 1.

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What does a green algebra tile represent?

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A green algebra tile represents the variable x.

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How do you represent the expression 2x + 3 using algebra tiles?

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You would use 2 green tiles (for 2x) and 3 yellow tiles (for +3).

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What is the algebraic expression for 3 yellow tiles and 2 green tiles?

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The expression is 2x + 3.

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What does a red algebra tile represent?

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A red algebra tile represents the value of -1.

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How do you represent the expression -2x - 4 using algebra tiles?

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You would use 2 red tiles (for -2x) and 4 red tiles (for -4).

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What is the result of combining 3 yellow tiles and 2 red tiles?

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The result is 1 yellow tile, representing the value of 1.

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What is the algebraic expression for 4 yellow tiles and 1 red tile?

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The expression is 4 - 1, which simplifies to 3.

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How do you represent the expression 3x^2 using algebra tiles?

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You would use 3 square tiles (for 3x^2).