Discover values for different shapes by setting up and solving a system of equations with visual support.
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.[/i]
In your own words, describe how the puzzle of shapes is used to represent the two different equations.
Use mathematical language to describe how you were able to find the value of one of the shapes (or variables). [br]
After you find the value of the first variable, what steps can you take to find the value of the second variable?