How to use algebra tiles

each tile represents something and when you put the tiles side by side you are creating a equation. you can put a tile with it’s coloured side facing up and this would be a positive number witch means you are adding. If you put the tile down with its white side facing up it means that it is a negativE number which means you are subtracting it. then you group the equation for example the x to the power of twos would all go together and all the x would go togeter and the single units. Once you are done that you are going to simplify so create zero pairs. if you make a zero pair then u move those tiles to the side then you are left with your simplified anwser.

Tacky Tabloid Poem

Beyonce and Jay-Z

They are the king and queen of music,
full of fortune and fame.
Madly in love, these two came together,
we wonder who was to blame.
All of a sudden baby Blue came along,
and their family became three.
Being the best became too much,
how will they break free?
Work together, solve their problems,
or is this the end?
Rumours say it is over,
will there relationship mend?

Where I’m From

I am from a paintbrush, from acrylic and watercolor.
I am from the view outside of my window.
(Flowing, blue, feels cold as ice.)
I am from the rose bush, the tall strong trees, protecting those I love.
I am from vacations in Hawaii and laughing with all, from mom and dad and the Stephenson’s.
I am from the generous and the do it all’s.
From helping others to excepting all.
I am from the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea.

I’m from Canada, maple syrup and bacon.
From the time my cousin caught more than just a fish, and the scraped knees of my grandpa fixing the boat.
I am from the photo albums in the closet, the wrinkled school picture in my dads wallet.
I am from the memories, the ones that will be with me forever.