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Balance Shapes - Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer - To Equation Answer (Level 3)

This math topic focuses on the application of algebra to balance scales, using substitution and subtraction to find solutions to equations. It challenges students to deduce relationships expressed through visual balance scales, converting these scenarios into algebraic equations. The skills practiced entail identifying and solving equations based on the visual information given, reinforcing basic to advanced concepts of algebra. The equations involve variables represented by balance shapes, where students must determine how these shapes relate to each other quantitatively to maintain balance, reflecting an advanced understanding of algebraic expressions and relationships.

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Balance Shapes - Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer - To Equation Answer

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Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?

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Balance Shapes - Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer - To Equation Answer Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Balance Shapes - Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer - To Equation Answer (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Algebra Manipulating Variables - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/algebra_manipulating_variables_advanced/
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Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2t=s
b A LaTex expression showing t=s
c A LaTex expression showing 2t + s=s
d A LaTex expression showing 2t + s + c=s
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Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing t=2c
b A LaTex expression showing t=3c
c A LaTex expression showing t=c + t
d A LaTex expression showing t=3c + t
e A LaTex expression showing t=c
3
Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing s=9t
b A LaTex expression showing s=8t
c A LaTex expression showing s=5t
d A LaTex expression showing s=3t
e A LaTex expression showing s=6t
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Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing s=4c
b A LaTex expression showing s=6c
c A LaTex expression showing s=3c
d A LaTex expression showing s=c
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Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3c=s
b A LaTex expression showing c=s
c A LaTex expression showing t + c=s
d A LaTex expression showing t=s
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Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing s=t
b A LaTex expression showing s + t=t
c A LaTex expression showing 3s=t
d A LaTex expression showing s + t + c=t
e A LaTex expression showing s + c=t
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Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3c=s
b A LaTex expression showing 6c=s
c A LaTex expression showing 3c + 2s=s
d A LaTex expression showing 3c + s=s