Teaching Algebra with Manipulatives

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Algebra Activity
(Use with Algebra 1, Lesson 14-3)
Probability and Compound Events
Materials:
2 paper bags, 2 red counters, 2 white counters
Collect the Data
Step 1 Place a red counter and a white counter in each bag.
Step 2
Step 3
Without looking, remove one counter from each bag. Record the
color combination in the order that you drew the counters.
Return the counters to their respective bags.
Repeat 99 times. Count and record the number of red/red,
white/red, and white/white combinations. Record your results in
the space below.
Algebra 1—Chapter 14
Analyze the Data
1. P(red and red) 2. P(red and white)
3. P(white and red) 4. P(white and white)
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