1. The problem is to represent an algebraic equation using algebra tiles. 2. Algebra tiles are visual tools that represent variables and constants: typically, a large square for $x^2$, a rectangle for $x$, and a small square for 1. 3. To use algebra tiles, identify each term in the equation and match it with the corresponding tile. 4. For example, the term $3x$ would be represented by three $x$-tiles (rectangles). 5. The constant term 4 would be represented by four unit tiles (small squares). 6. If the equation is $x^2 + 2x + 1 = 0$, you would use one $x^2$ tile, two $x$ tiles, and one unit tile on one side, and zero tiles on the other. 7. Algebra tiles help visualize addition, subtraction, and factoring by physically manipulating the tiles. 8. Since the user did not provide a specific equation, this is the general method to convert any algebraic equation into algebra tiles.