This math topic involves analyzing balance beams to form equations, focusing on basic algebraic concepts. It challenges students to interpret and represent the physical balances in equations, using substitution. Each question presents a different set of balance beams and offers multiple-choice answers in LaTeX-rendered equation format. Through these exercises, learners develop skills in translating visual information (balance beams) into algebraic expressions, enhancing their understanding of variables and algebraic manipulation.

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