Unit 1.8 - Solving Equations Using Algebra Tiles - JUNIOR HIGH MATH ... steps to solve equations using tiles These are what I call the "rules": 1. The goal is to end with the RECTANGULAR TILE (S) on one side and SQUARE TILES on the other. 2. EVERYTHING YOU BRING TO ONE SIDE, YOU MUST BRING TO THE OTHER SIDE. 3. You ELIMINATE BY MAKING ZERO PAIRS. Follow these steps: 1.