Explain how to model the problem with algebra tiles and then write an algebraic expression that represents the situation. Daniel worked three times as many hours.

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Advanced Placement (AP)

Weston Morgan

21 September, 03:25

Explain how to model the problem with algebra tiles and then write an algebraic expression that represents the situation. Daniel worked three times as many hours.

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Raquel Cherry · Answer 1

The variable, the number of hours Daniel worked, is modeled by an orange x tile. Working 3 times as many hours is modeled with 3 orange x tiles. The multiplication expression that represents the situation is 3x.

Victoria Parks · Answer 2

y = 3*x

Explanation:

There are two variables.

x - The number of hours of someone.

y - The number of hours that Daniel worked.

The algebraic expression is:

y = 3*x