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Example

Simplify (2x+1)(y-3)

1. Using the Algeblocks Quadrant Mat, place two x Blocks and a Unit Block on the Factor Track on the positive side of the vertical axis.

2. Place one y Block in the Factor Track on the positive side of the horizontal axis and three Unit Blocks on the negative side.

3. In Quadrant I, build a rectangle with width y and length 2x + 1. In Quadrant II, build a rectangle with width 3 and length 2x + 1.

4. Remove the Factor Track and identify the remaining blocks on the Algeblocks Quadrant Mat: two xy Blocks and one y Block in Quadrant 1 and six x Blocks and three Unit Blocks in Quadrant II.

Solution: The two xy Blocks and y Block in Quadrant I along with the six x Blocks and three Unit Blocks in Quadrant II show the solution is 2xy – 6x + y – 3.