5. Module 3 Lesson 1.notebook
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Anticipatory Set
Philipe is organizing the storerooms at an
athletic club. He finds 3 cases and 2 cans
of tennis balls in one room and 5 cases and
6 cans of tennis balls in another room.
You can also show this situation with
Algebra Tiles.
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3x + 2 + 5x + 6
QUESTION: Why does Philipe need to use two
different types of algebra tiles?
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Closing:
1.) We found that we can use any order, any grouping of terms in a
sum, or of factors in a product. Why?
2.) Can we use any order, any grouping when subtracting
expressions? Explain.
3.) Why can't we use any order, any grouping in addition and
multiplication at the same time?