standard_description: Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.
problem_activity: Task
The first three steps of two visual patterns are shown below.
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The number of tiles in step $n$ of Pattern D is defined by $d(n)=(n+3)^2$. The number of tiles in step $n$ of Pattern E is defined by $e(n)=(n+1)^2-2$.
For each pattern, decide whether there is a step with 167 tiles in it. If so, which step is it? If not, explain how you know.
For each pattern, decide whether there is a step with 169 tiles in it. If so, which step is it? If not, explain how you know.
Describe and justify the steps for solving the following equation for $x$: $$a(x-h)^2=k$$


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