Solving Systems With Algebra Tiles
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Now it is your turn to figure out the appropriate tiles.

6. Use your result to substitute the correct number of unit tiles for y in the original version of the first equation. Since the equation calls for 2y, you will need to double the tiles that represent y. Sketch your result.

 

7. Describe how you would solve the equation or x. What is the result?
   

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8. How could you check your answer?

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Use the same process to solve the system of equations below. Use the diagrams to sketch the tiles that you develop in each step

9. Use tiles to represent this system of equations.
{ x - 3y = 3

2x + 4y = 8

Sketch your representation in the diagram.

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