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Balance Scale Equations
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Balance Scale Equations
Use the balance idea: both sides must have the same value. Choose an answer or solve each equation. Show working where asked.
Choose the answer
1.A level balance has 6 counters on one side and 2 counters plus a box on the other. What number is in the box?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 8
2.A balanced scale has 5 counters on each side. If you take 2 counters off the left side, what should you do on the right side to keep the scale balanced?
- Take off 2 counters
- Add 2 counters
- Take off 1 counter
- Leave it unchanged
3.Which number sentence is true and could represent a level balance?
- 3 + 4 = 8
- 6 + 2 = 8
- 5 + 1 = 7
- 2 + 3 = 6
4.A number sentence has the same value on each side. What does this tell you about the balance?
- It is level
- The left side is heavier
- The right side is heavier
- It must tip to the left
Work it out
5.A balanced scale has 6 counters on the left and 1 counter plus a box on the right. Write an equation and find the value of the box.
6.Two identical boxes balance 10 counters. Write an equation and find the value of one box.
7.A level scale has 9 counters on the left and 3 counters plus a box on the right. Write an equation and solve for the box.
8.If you add 3 counters to one side of a balanced scale, what must you do to the other side to keep it level? Explain briefly.
9.Solve the balance equation: 2 + □ = 7. What number belongs in the box?
10.Three identical boxes balance 12 counters. How many counters is each box worth?
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