Teaching Algebra with Manipulatives

The Distributive Property
Materials:
NAME ______________________________________________ DATE
Algebra Activity Recording Sheet
(Use with the activity on page 28 in Lesson 1-5 of the Student Edition.)
product mat, algebra tiles
Model and Analyze
Find each product by using algebra tiles.
1. 2(x 1) 2. 5(x 2)
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Algebra 1—Chapter 1
3. 2(2x 1) 4. 2(3x 3)
Tell whether each statement is true or false. Justify your answer
with algebra tiles and a drawing.
5. 3(x 3) 3x 3 6. x(3 2) 3x 2x
Make a Conjecture
7. Rachel says that 3(x 4) 3x 12, but Jose says that 3(x 4) 3x 4.
Use words and models to explain who is correct and why.
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