Two-Variable Linear Equations In this activity, you will use equations and graphs to represent real-world relationships and use them to draw conclusions about the relationships.

The tiles that Bruce used were each of a square foot in area. The table shows the area covered by Felicia’s tiles in terms of the number of tiles used.

Number of Tiles Area Covered (sq ft)
6 1
12 2
18 3
Bruce and Felicia want to know whose tiles cover the most area per tile.

Part A
Question
Write an equation representing the area Bruce covered, y, in terms of the number of tiles he used, x.

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Part B
Question
Write an equation representing the area Felicia covered, y, in terms of the number of tiles she used, x.

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Part C
Question
For both Bruce and Felicia, graph a line to represent y, the area each person covered using x tiles.

Drawing Tools
Area Covered by Tiles
Part D
Whose tiles cover more area per tile? Use complete sentences to explain your reasoning.

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