Understanding Algebra Tiles Operations

This video tutorial introduces the concept of using algebra tiles to add integers. It explains how blue squares represent positive integers and red squares represent negative integers. The tutorial provides examples of adding positive integers, a mix of positive and negative integers, and negative integers using algebra tiles. The key idea is that combining a positive and a negative tile results in zero, which helps in visualizing the addition process.

What does a blue square represent when using algebra tiles?

• Zero

• Positive 1

• Positive 2

• Negative 1

What is the result of combining a positive 1 and a negative 1 using algebra tiles?

• Positive 2

• Positive 1

• Negative 1

• Zero

How many blue squares represent the number 6 in algebra tiles?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 4

What is the sum of 2 plus 6 using algebra tiles?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

How many red squares are needed to represent negative 7 in algebra tiles?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the result of 5 plus negative 7 using algebra tiles?

• Negative 2

• Positive 2

• Zero

• Negative 1

What is the sum of negative 2 plus 4 using algebra tiles?

• Positive 2

• Positive 4

• Zero

• Negative 2

How many blue squares represent the number 4 in algebra tiles?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

What is the result of negative 3 plus negative 4 using algebra tiles?

• Negative 9

• Negative 8

• Negative 7

• Negative 6

How many red squares represent negative 3 in algebra tiles?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2