Solving Equations with Algebra and Tiles (0, 1, Infinite Solutions)

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Solving Equations with Algebra and Tiles (0, 1,
Infinite Solutions)
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Algebra Tiles

• These tiles are positive side up ( The red side
  is always negative)

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1
x2
x
x
x
y
y2
5
y
y
Unit Tile
x
1
x Tile
x2 Tile
1
y
1
5 Piece
y Tile
y2 Tile
xy
x
xy Tile
y
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Solving for x One Solution




Explntn
Original
Remove 0s
CLT

Balance
Balance
Divide
x 3
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Solving for y No Solutions




Explntn
Original
Flip
Remove 0s
Balance

FALSE
When is 2 equal to -2?
No solution
Inside parentheses
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Solving for x Infinite Solutions




Explntn
Original
Remove 0s
CLT

Balance
TRUE
When is 0 equal to 0?
Infinite Solutions