Balance Shapes - Simple Substitution - To Equations

Level 1

This math topic focuses on practicing basic algebraic concepts through "Balance Shapes - Simple Substitution - To Equations." Students learn to interpret visual representations of balance beams and translate these scenarios into algebraic equations. The exercises require analyzing the weights and distributions on the beams and choosing among multiple sets of equations that accurately depict the balances. Each question presents different configurations, enhancing students' skills in forming and solving basic algebraic equations related to simple substitution tasks.

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Balance Shapes - Simple Substitution - To Equations

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Balance Shapes - Simple Substitution - To Equations Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Balance Shapes - Simple Substitution - To Equations (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Algebra Basic Concepts - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/algebra_basic_concepts_intro/
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 9t=2c\\4t=4s
b A LaTex expression showing 6t=2c\\5t=4s
c A LaTex expression showing 8t=2c\\2t=4s
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4s=4c\\2t=7c
b A LaTex expression showing 4s=6c\\c=7c
c A LaTex expression showing 4s=2c\\2t=6c
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2t=5c\\s=4t
b A LaTex expression showing 2t=4c\\2s=4t
c A LaTex expression showing 2t=4c\\s=4t+s
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2t=6c\\3s=8t
b A LaTex expression showing 2t=4c\\2s=8t
c A LaTex expression showing t=6c\\3s=5t
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2t=4c\\2s=6t
b A LaTex expression showing 2t+s=4c\\2s+t=6t
c A LaTex expression showing 2t+s=7c\\2s+t=7t
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2s=4c\\8s=2t
b A LaTex expression showing 2s+t=c\\8s=3t+c
c A LaTex expression showing 2s+t=4c\\8s=2t+c
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4t=t\\2s=7c
b A LaTex expression showing 4t=2c\\2s=4c
c A LaTex expression showing 4t=t\\2s+c=7c