Task: Algebra Tile Basics Ask your teacher for a set of algebra tiles. Alternatively, you can make your own set of algebra tiles using the template or you can use algebra tiles online.

[-- points] Explore the tiles and consider the questions below. You do not need to write down answers for this part.
How many different sizes are there? What are all of the different sizes?
How are the sizes the same? How are they different?
How are the sizes related? Which sizes fit together? Which do not?

[5 points] Each size of tile is named for its area. The smallest tile, called the “unit tile”, has sides that measure exactly 1 unit. Therefore, the area of the unit tile is 1 unit 1 unit=1 unit2. Can you use the unit tile to find the exact area of the other tiles? Explain.