Solving Equations with Balance Scales

Solving Equations with Balance Scales

Grade 8 · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can solve one-variable linear equations by manipulating a balance scale to maintain equality.

Warm-Up Video

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Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve for x: x + 12 = 25. Show the operation you perform on both sides. Solve for y: 33 = y - 9. Show the operation you perform on both sides.

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