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Equations and Balance Basics
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Equations and Balance Basics
📚 Part 1: Understanding Equation Parts
1. Circle the variable (unknown) in each equation:
a) x + 3 = 7
b) 5 - y = 2
c) 4 + z = 9
2. What does each part mean? Match by drawing lines:
Variable
Constant
Operator
A fixed number like 3 or 7
Signs like + or -
A number we don't know yet
3. Fill in the missing numbers to balance these equations:
a) 2 + ____ = 5
b) ____ - 1 = 3
c) 6 + ____ = 10
d) 8 - ____ = 5
⚖️ Part 2: Balance and Problem Solving
4. Draw counters or blocks to show how you would solve x + 3 = 7:
5. Which equations are balanced? Tick the correct ones:
4 + 2 = 63 + 5 = 97 - 2 = 56 + 1 = 8
6. Create your own equation using the numbers 2, 5, and 7. Show that both sides balance:
7. Explain in your own words: What does it mean for an equation to be "balanced"?
🌟 Part 3: Challenge Activities
8. Extension: Can you solve this trickier equation? Show your working:
x + 4 = 2 + 5
9. Write a word problem that matches the equation 3 + x = 8:
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