Question

Which set of algebra tiles represents the sentence below? Ada drove 2 fewer miles today than she drove yesterday. 2 boxes contain negative x and 1 box contains a plus sign. 1 box contains x and 2 boxes contain a minus sign. 1 box contains negative x and 2 boxes contain plus signs. 2 boxes contain x and 1 box contains a minus sign.

Answer 1

its b

Step-by-step

i got it right on my test

Answer 2

The correct option is;

1 box contains x and 2 boxes contain minus sign

Explanation:

Algebra tiles are used in teaching students algebraic concepts. The unit (small) tile represents the number one. The rectangular tile represents the variable x and the large square tile represents x²

The parameters given are;

Ada drove 2 fewer miles today than she drove yesterday, therefore;

Let X = number of miles Ada drove yesterday

We have number of miles Ada drove today = X - 2

Therefore, the correct option is 1 box contains x and 2 boxes contain minus sign