Balance Shapes - Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer - To Equations And Answer (Level 2)

This math topic focuses on advancing students' skills in algebra by using balance beams to visually represent equations. It combines substitution and subtraction methods to simplify equations and determine correct expressions that describe the balance displayed in each problem. This topic is part of a broader unit on advanced basic algebraic concepts, crafted to enhance students' abilities to solve equations and understand the relationships between variables represented symbolically and visually. Each question presents different scenarios with multiple-choice answers, requiring students to select the equation that correctly corresponds to the given balance beam situation.

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Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution

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

Math worksheet on 'Balance Shapes - Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer - To Equations And Answer (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Algebra Basic Concepts - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/algebra_basic_concepts_advanced/

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Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution

a $A LaTex expression showing 4c+6t=2s+2t\\2c=4t\\s=3c$

b $A LaTex expression showing 4c+6t=2s+2t\\2c=4t\\s=4c$

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Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution

a $A LaTex expression showing 4s=2t\\4c+2s=6t+6s\\c=2t$

b $A LaTex expression showing 4s=t\\4c+2s=6t+3s\\c=s$

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Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution

a $A LaTex expression showing 3s=2t\\2c+5s=8t+2s\\4t=c$

b $A LaTex expression showing 4s=2t\\2c+6s=8t+2s\\3t=c$

An svg image showing a math problem

Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution

a $A LaTex expression showing 2c+6s=8t+2s\\4s=2t\\c=4t$

b $A LaTex expression showing 2c+6s=8t+2s\\4s=2t\\c=3t$

An svg image showing a math problem

Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution

a $A LaTex expression showing 2t+6s=8c+2s\\6s=3c\\t=3c$

b $A LaTex expression showing 4t+6s=8c+2s\\4s=3c\\t=c$

An svg image showing a math problem

Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution

a $A LaTex expression showing 4s+6c=2t+2c\\6c=3s\\3s=t$

b $A LaTex expression showing 4s+6c=2t\\6c=3s+t\\2s=t$

An svg image showing a math problem

Which equation and answer represents these balance beams and the bottom solution

a $A LaTex expression showing 4s+6t=2c+2t\\4t=2s\\c=3s$

b $A LaTex expression showing 4s+5t=2c+2t\\4t=s\\c=6s$