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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.

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Answer:

The correct option is;

1 box contains x and 2 boxes contain minus sign

Step-by-step 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

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1 box and 2 minus signs

Step-by-step explanation:

Here's why:

Ada DROVE 2 fewer miles today than yesterday. We don't know how much she drove so let's represent that as the X tile. (orange X tile)

She drove 2 FEWER MILES THAN YESTERDAY. Let's represent that with 2 minus sign boxes! ( blue minus sign boxes)

Therefore: The correct option is 1 box and 2 minus signs

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