Multiplying Binomials with Algebra Tiles
Build monomials using algebra tiles and observe how they are multiplied and simplified.
Tarea 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Tarea 2
List all the types of algebra tiles.
Tarea 3
Explain the area and dimensions of each type of algebra tile.
Tarea 4
Why could the arrangement of algebra tiles into a rectangle be described as an area problem?
Tarea 5
Describe what a rectangle composed of algebra tiles would look like for (x+4)(x+3).
Tarea 6
Before the expanded product is simplified, (x+4)(x+3) = x2 + 4x + 3x + 12. How are 4x and 3x represented in the algebra tiles rectangle?
Tarea 7
How many big square algebra tiles would you use for (3x + 1)(2x +3)?
Tarea 8
What do you notice about the differences between positive and negative algebra tiles?
Tarea 9
What happens to the algebra tiles when like terms zero out?