1. Visual Representations of
Algebraic Expressions

2. The key: Always look for the key as it can change
x2 =
x=
1=
-x2 =
x=
-1 =

3. [1]

4. [1]
x
x
1 1
X
x
1
1
X
x2
1
1
1] Label each part of the picture.

5. [1]
x
x
1 1
X
x
1
1
X
x2
1
1
1] Label each part of the picture
2] Write out the algebraic expression
x2 + x + x + x + x + x + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1

6. [1]
x
x
1 1
X
x
1
1
X
x2
1
1
1] Label each part of the picture
2] Write out the algebraic expression
x2 + x + x + x + x + x + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1
3] Combine like terms
x2 + 5x + 6

7. [2]
1] Label each part of the picture.
2] Write out the algebraic expression.
3] Simplify the expression.

8. [3]
You can also combine like terms BEFORE you write them down!

9. [4]

10. [5]