An algebra tile configuration. 3 tiles are in the Factor 1 spot: one is labeled + x and 2 are labeled negative. 4 tiles are in t
he Factor 2 spot: one is labeled + x and 3 are labeled negative. 12 tiles are in the Product spot: 1 is labeled + x squared, 5 are labeled negative x, and 6 are labeled negative. Did Cherise use algebra tiles to correctly represent the product of (x – 2)(x – 3)? No, she did not multiply the x-tiles by the negative integer tiles correctly. No, she did not multiply the negative integer tiles by the other negative integer tiles correctly. No, she did not add the terms together correctly. Yes, the product is x2 – 5x – 6.
