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Using Algebra Tiles to Represent Numbers

Task 1: How Much is that Worth?
For each problem below, decide how much the pile of tiles is worth and record the number
below the picture.

represents +1 represents -1

1. 5.
0 3

2. 6.

1
-1

3. 7.
-3
2

4. 8. -2
0

The tiles in #9, have a total value

9.
of__________because _____________________

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0
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Task 2: Representing Numbers with Tiles
For the problem below, use tiles to represent the given number using the EXACT total number
of tiles given. Before you draw use your two-color counters to create the number. Once
you verify the number draw a picture to represent your solution.

Example:
Represent the number -3 using 5 tiles.

Solution: -3

1. Represent the number +2 using 4 tiles.

2. Represent the number +3 using 7 tiles.

3. Represent the number -5 using 7 tiles.

4. Represent the number 0 using 4 tiles.

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 5. Represent the number -2 using 10 tiles.

6. Represent the number +2 using 8 tiles.

7. Represent the number -1 using 7 tiles.

8. Represent the number +4 using 8 tiles.

9. Represent the number +1 using 7 tiles.

10. Represent the number 0 using 2 tiles.

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