This math topic includes problems involving algebraic concepts, specifically substitution and subtraction. The theme throughout is balance shapes, where learners need to identify equations and answers representing the visuals of balance beams and their solutions. It's an advanced exploration of fundamental algebra, promoting deeper understanding through visual representation of multiple mathematical equations and their possible solutions.

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Balance Shapes - Substitution and Subtraction, Compound Answer - To Equations And Answer Worksheet

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Balance Shapes - Substitution and Subtraction, Compound Answer - To Equations And Answer
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution
a A LaTex expression showing 4c=5s\\4s+6c=2t+3c\\t+s=5s
b A LaTex expression showing 4c=2s\\4s+6c=2t+2c\\t+s=4s
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution
a A LaTex expression showing 6t=3s\\8s+2t=2c+6t\\3s+t=c+t
b A LaTex expression showing 6t=6s\\8s+2t=2c+3t\\5s+t=c+t
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution
a A LaTex expression showing 2t=4s\\2c+2s=4t+6s\\c+s=3t+s
b A LaTex expression showing 2t=4s\\2c+2s=4t+6s\\c+s=3t+s+c
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution
a A LaTex expression showing 6t=2s\\2s+8t=4c+2t\\c+s=5s
b A LaTex expression showing 6t=2s\\2s+8t=4c+2t\\c+s=2s
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution
a A LaTex expression showing 3s=6c\\6s+6c=4t+2c\\2s+c=t+c
b A LaTex expression showing 4s=6c\\4s+6c=4t+2c\\3s+c=t+c
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution
a A LaTex expression showing 2s+2c+t=4t+6c\\5c=3t\\s+c=6t+c
b A LaTex expression showing 2s+2c=4t+6c\\6c=3t\\s+c=3t+c
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution
a A LaTex expression showing 4c+2t=6s+6t\\6t=3s\\3s=c+s
b A LaTex expression showing 4c+2t=6s+6t\\6t=3s\\3s+t=c+s
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution
a A LaTex expression showing 8c+2s=2t+6s\\2c=4s\\t+s=3c+s
b A LaTex expression showing 8c+2s=2t+6s\\2c=4s\\t+s=3c