Question

modeling with algebra tiles
drag tiles to the board to represent the expression.

use algebra tiles to model the expression and combine like terms. complete the statements.

x + x + x + x + 4 - 1
combine the x tiles to get
combine the integer tiles to get
the equivalent expression is
you can use to verify the expressions are equivalent.

Explanation:

Step1: Combine x tiles

The expression has four \( x \) tiles (from \( x + x + x + x \)). Combining them: \( x + x + x + x = 4x \).

Step2: Combine integer tiles

The integer tiles are \( +4 \) and \( -1 \). Combining them: \( 4 - 1 = 3 \).

Step3: Form equivalent expression

After combining, the equivalent expression is \( 4x + 3 \). Also, the algebra tiles (the board and tiles) can be used to verify equivalence by modeling both expressions.

Answer:

• Combine the \( x \) tiles to get \( 4x \).
• Combine the integer tiles to get \( 3 \).
• The equivalent expression is \( 4x + 3 \).
• You can use the algebra tiles (board and tiles) to verify the expressions are equivalent.