Interpreting algebraic expressions

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Interpreting algebraic expressions

A) Match the cards in Set A -Area of Shapes-  with the cards in Set E –Algebraic expressions-.

Show that some algebraic expressions are equivalent.

B)

B).1) Draw an area that shows this expression: 3(x + 4).

Write an equivalent expression that gives the same area.

B.2) Draw an area that shows this expression: (4y)².

Write an equivalent expression that gives the same area.

B.3) Draw an area that shows this expression: (z + 5)².

Write an equivalent expression that gives the same area.

 

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