Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

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