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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Which equation represents the solution to the bottom scale?