This math topic focuses on the concept of balancing shapes. It serves as an introduction to basic algebra as it encourages understanding of ratios and relative weights of different objects. The exercises presented are all visual, showing scales with shapes and asking which combination of shapes would balance the scales. The learner is given multiple options to choose from. There are seven problems in total, each with a varying number of shapes and potential answers.
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Which shapes will balance the bottom scale?