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 Worksheet

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Balance Shapes - Simple Substitution - To Equations
1
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 8s+t=2c\\6t=2s
b A LaTex expression showing 8s=2c\\4t=2s
c A LaTex expression showing 8s+t=2c+t\\4t=2s
2
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2c=9s\\4t=s
b A LaTex expression showing 2c=8s\\4t=2s
c A LaTex expression showing 2c=9s+c\\5t=s
3
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2s=4c\\2c=4t
b A LaTex expression showing 2s+t=5c\\c=5t
c A LaTex expression showing 2s+t=4c\\c=4t
4
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4s=2c\\4t=2s
b A LaTex expression showing 5s=c\\2t=s
c A LaTex expression showing 4s=c\\2t=2s
5
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2t+s=7c\\2s+t=7t
b A LaTex expression showing 2t=4c\\2s=6t
c A LaTex expression showing 2t+s=4c\\2s+t=6t
6
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2c=3s\\2s=7t
b A LaTex expression showing 3c=3s\\2s=9t
c A LaTex expression showing 2c=6s\\2s=6t
7
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 4c=s+c\\3t=5c
b A LaTex expression showing 4c=2s\\4t=2c
c A LaTex expression showing 4c=2s+c\\3t=2c
8
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 6c=2s\\2c=4t
b A LaTex expression showing 6c=4s\\5c=4t
c A LaTex expression showing 8c=4s\\5c=3t