Systems of Equations with Shapes

Systems of Equations with Shapes

Discover values for different shapes by setting up and solving a system of equations with visual support.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Question ouverte 1

In your own words, describe how the puzzle of shapes is used to represent the two different equations.

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Question ouverte 2

Use mathematical language to describe how you were able to find the value of one of the shapes (or variables). 

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Question ouverte 3

After you find the value of the first variable, what steps can you take to find the value of the second variable?

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