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Explain how to model the problem with algebra tiles and then write an algebraic expression that represents the situation.

Ruby gave away one of her puppies.
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Answer:

The variable, the number of golf balls, is modeled by an orange x tile.

Finding 8 more golf balls is modeled by 8 orange + tiles.

The expression that represents the situation is x + 8.

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Explanation:

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Explain how to model the problem with algebra tiles and then write an algebraic expression-example-1
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