Question

Model the problem with algebra tiles. Then use the model to write an algebraic expression that represents the situation. Isaac gave away five balloons. How can you model this situation? The situation can be modeled by algebra tiles with one orange x tile and . The situation can be represented as an algebraic expression as .

Answer 1

Following are the responses to this question:

Explanation:

In point 1 the answer is "An algebra tiles will model the situation".

In point 2 the answer is "The one tile of orange x and 5 tiles of black".

In point 3 the answer is "This situation can be interpreted as an x-5 algebraic term".