Find the following Algebra Tiles… Trace each of these Algebra Tiles on your notes. 1 unit x units Area/Name: 1 UNIT TILE 1 unit Area/Name: X TILE Area/Name: Y UNIT TILE y units 1 unit Name each tile by its area. 1 unit The red side of each tile represents… one negative unit! The other (non- red) side of the tile represents… one positive unit!
Multiplication and Division Equations The variables, x and y, represent missing values in our equations today. Our job is to find the value of the variable by isolating the variable on one side of the equation.
Example #1 = Record your steps mathematically: Check your Solution:
Example #2 = Record your steps mathematically: Check your Solution:
Example #3 = Record your steps mathematically: Check your Solution:
Example #4 = y y Record your steps mathematically: Check your Solution: y y