In this module, students explore algebraic expressions to model different quantities. They look at expressions that involve addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Then they look at real world data from the Star Wars movies since the Disney acquisition of the franchise. Students analyze whether the purchase of the Star Wars franchise has been profitable for Disney.

For this lesson make sure that students are familiar with the definitions of variables, unknowns, and constants. Review definitions are provided. 

Students will learn about modeling and evaluating algebraic expressions. In particular students will look at an expression of the form $px-C$, where p is the price and C is the cost of putting on an event (concert, movie).

Students then look at a real-world application of the Disney purchase of the Star Wars franchise. Students analyze box office data and arrive at an algebraic expression using this data set.

This lesson addresses Common Core standards from grades 6 and 7. This lesson can be assigned to individual students or teams of students. The lesson can be completed in about 20 to 25 minutes. 

Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Adding Integers Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to add integers using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Dividing Integers Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to divide integers using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to model equations using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Multi-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review the basics of how to use algebra tiles to model equations. Then the video focuses on how to model multi-step equations using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Multi-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review the basics of how to use algebra tiles to model equations. Then the video focuses on how to model multi-step equations using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Negative Integers Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to model negative integers using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling One-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basics of how to use algebra tiles to model equations. Then the video focuses on how to model one-step equations using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling One-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basics of how to use algebra tiles to model equations. Then the video focuses on how to model one-step equations using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Positive Integers Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to model positive integers using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Quadratic Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basics of how to use algebra tiles to model equations. Then the video focuses on how to model quadratic equations using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Two-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review the basics of how to use algebra tiles to model equations. Then the video focuses on how to model two-step equations using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Variable Expressions Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to model variable expressions using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Variables Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to model variables using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Modeling Zero Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to model zero using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Multiplying Integers Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to multiply integers using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Simplifying Variable Expressions Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to simplify variable expressions using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Solving Multi-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review how to model equations with algebra tiles. Then the video focuses on how to solve multi-step equations with algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Solving Multi-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review how to model equations with algebra tiles. Then the video focuses on how to solve multi-step equations with algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Solving One-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review how to model equations with algebra tiles. Then the video focuses on how to solve one-step equations with algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Solving One-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, students review how to model equations with algebra tiles. Then the video focuses on how to solve one-step equations with algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Solving Two-Step Equations Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review how to model equations with algebra tiles. Then the video focuses on how to solve two-step equations with algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: Subtracting Integers Using Algebra Tiles. In this tutorial, review the basic definition of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Then the video focuses on how to subtract integers using algebra tiles. 

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Video Tutorial: Algebra Tiles: What Are Algebra Tiles? In this tutorial, learn the basics of what algebra tiles are and how they are used. Use this video segment when first introducing algebra tiles. 

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In this video learn the mechanics of solving one-step equations involving addition.

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