Algebra tiles have a
variety of other names: algetiles, math tiles, and virtual
tiles. Algebra tiles can help you visualize equivalent
algebraic expressions and/or equations. Many of the
real tiles have a positive and a negative side. The virtual
algebra tiles activities will use multi-coloured positive
tiles. The reverse (negative) side of each of these tiles
is red. It helps to understand that negative tiles have
one positive and one negative dimension.
Some algebra kits
use black tiles for positive areas and red for the flip
(negative) sides. Click the "Black/Red Tiles"
button for additional information.
There are a variety of ways to solve linear equations.
Review the methods to solve one-step by selecting
the top 4 buttons. Select "ax
+ b = c" and study the four methods displayed for
solving two-step equations.:
