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Holiday Algebra Pixel Art

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Holiday Algebra Pixel Art

Holiday pixel art grid

🎨 Part 1: Color Key & Instructions

Instructions: Simplify each algebraic expression in the pixel grid below. Use the color key to color each cell based on your simplified answer. Work with a partner and discuss your steps!

Color Key - Match your simplified expression to the correct color:

2x: Red 🔴

5x: Green 🟢

8x: Blue 🔵

3x: Yellow 🟡

6x: Orange 🟠

4x: Purple 🟣

7: Brown 🟤

9: Pink 🩷

11: Black ⚫

🧮 Part 2: Pixel Art Grid - Simplify Each Expression

Row 1:

A1: 3x + 2x = _______ | B1: 4x + x = _______ | C1: 6x + 2x = _______

Row 2:

A2: 7x - 4x = _______ | B2: 2x + 3x = _______ | C2: 9x - 3x = _______

Row 3:

A3: x + x = _______ | B3: 5 + 2 = _______ | C3: 10x - 6x = _______

Row 4:

A4: 8x - 2x = _______ | B4: 6 + 3 = _______ | C4: 4x - x = _______

Challenge Expressions (for advanced students):
5. Simplify: 3x + 2y - x + 4y = _______
6. Simplify: -2x + 5x - 3x + 7 = _______
7. Simplify: 4a - 2a + 3b - b = _______

🤔 Part 3: Reflection & Discussion

8. What holiday image did your pixel art reveal? Draw or describe it below:
9. Explain to your partner: How do you combine like terms? Write your explanation:
10. Which expression was the most challenging for you and why?
11. Exit Ticket - Simplify these expressions:

a) 4x + 3x - 2x = _______

b) 5y + 7 + 3y = _______

c) 6 + 4 = _______

📋 ANSWER KEY

Holiday Algebra Pixel Art - Solutions

Part 2: Pixel Art Grid Answers

Row 1:

A1: 3x + 2x = 5x (Green 🟢)

B1: 4x + x = 5x (Green 🟢)

C1: 6x + 2x = 8x (Blue 🔵)

Row 2:

A2: 7x - 4x = 3x (Yellow 🟡)

B2: 2x + 3x = 5x (Green 🟢)

C2: 9x - 3x = 6x (Orange 🟠)

Row 3:

A3: x + x = 2x (Red 🔴)

B3: 5 + 2 = 7 (Brown 🟤)

C3: 10x - 6x = 4x (Purple 🟣)

Row 4:

A4: 8x - 2x = 6x (Orange 🟠)

B4: 6 + 3 = 9 (Pink 🩷)

C4: 4x - x = 3x (Yellow 🟡)

Challenge Expressions Answers

5. 3x + 2y - x + 4y = 2x + 6y

6. -2x + 5x - 3x + 7 = 0x + 7 or simply 7

7. 4a - 2a + 3b - b = 2a + 2b

Exit Ticket Answers

a) 4x + 3x - 2x = 5x

b) 5y + 7 + 3y = 8y + 7

c) 6 + 4 = 10

Quick Reference - Color Key

2x: Red 🔴 | • 3x: Yellow 🟡 | • 4x: Purple 🟣

5x: Green 🟢 | • 6x: Orange 🟠 | • 7: Brown 🟤

8x: Blue 🔵 | • 9: Pink 🩷 | • 11: Black ⚫

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