Square Patterns
Jessica has four square tiles. Each of them has an area of 4 square inches. She placed them together and drew a pattern as shown above. What is the area of the shaded part?
Puzzle provided by Noetic Learning Math Contest
Jessica has four square tiles. Each of them has an area of 4 square inches. She placed them together and drew a pattern as shown above. What is the area of the shaded part?
Puzzle provided by Noetic Learning Math Contest
Problem and solution
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Jessica has four square tiles. Each of them has an area of 4 square inches. She placed them together and drew a pattern as shown above. What is the area of the shaded part?
Puzzle provided by Noetic Learning Math Contest
Problem and solution
Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for teachers.