November 12, 2009
No CommentsHow to Use Algebra Tiles
Description
A detailed tutorial on how to use algebra tiles. Step by step tutorial including several examples of how to use algebra tiles for reference.
Overview
Algebra tiles are a visual expression of polynomials and polynomial equations. Each tile is meant to represent a different polynomial. A large square tile represents the squared variable, a smaller square tile represents a single number, with no variable, and a rectangle represents the single variable. The tiles are red and green. Green represents positive monomials, and red represents negative monomials. Tiles can be combined to create equations, or the same tiles can be combined to express the coefficient. Addition and subtraction can be performed by adding and removing tiles.
