Area of Algebra Tiles

Area of Algebra Tiles
Variable is a symbol used to represent one or more unknown numbers. It is common to use letters of the alphabet for variables. ex: x, y, z, m
Algebraic Expression is a combination of individual terms and variables separated by plus or minus signs.  An expression does not have an “equals” sign.
Like Terms are terms whose variables (such as x or y) AND their exponents (such as the 2 in x2) are the same.
Equivalent expressions are two expressions that are equivalent if they have the same value.  Example: 2 + 3 is equivalent to 1 + 4.

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Select ALL the algebraic expressions that represent the area of the algebra tiles below.

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Select ALL the algebraic expressions that represent the area of the algebra tiles below.

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Match the following groups of algebra tiles with the algebraic expression that represents their area.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
		2x2 + x + 3
		3x + 4
		2x2 + 2x + 4
		x2 + 2x + 5

Use the image of the algebra tiles below to answer questions #4-7.

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How many x2 algebra tiles are in the image above?

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How many X algebra tiles are in the image above?

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How many 1 algebra tiles are in the image above?

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Area of Algebra Tiles

Select ALL the algebraic expressions that represent the area of the algebra tiles below.

Select ALL the algebraic expressions that represent the area of the algebra tiles below.

Match the following groups of algebra tiles with the algebraic expression that represents their area.

How many x2 algebra tiles are in the image above?

How many X algebra tiles are in the image above?

How many 1 algebra tiles are in the image above?

Write an algebraic expression in simplest form (organized by like terms) that represents the area of the algebra tiles. Here is the image again.

Write an algebraic expression in simplest form (organized by like terms) that represents the area of the algebra tiles.

Here is the image again.