Balance Shapes - 3 Beams, Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer

Level 3

This math topic focuses on the application of basic algebraic concepts through the use of visual balance problems with three beams. Students are required to determine which combinations of shapes will balance the scale. Each question provides several answer options illustrated with images. Skills practiced include understanding and solving equations through substitution and subtraction methods, uniquely tailored for a simple and introductory understanding of algebra. The topic is suitable for reinforcing concepts about equality and the balance model approach in algebra.

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Balance Shapes - 3 Beams, Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer

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Balance Shapes - 3 Beams, Substitution and Subtraction, Simple Answer Worksheet

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Which shapes will balance the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
c An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
d An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
e An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
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Which shapes will balance the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
c An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
d An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
e An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
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Which shapes will balance the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
c An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
d An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
e An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
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Which shapes will balance the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
c An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
d An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
e An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
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Which shapes will balance the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
c An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
d An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
e An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
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Which shapes will balance the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
c An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
d An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
e An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
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Which shapes will balance the bottom scale?
An svg image showing a math problem
a An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
b An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
c An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
d An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem
e An svg image showing a possible answer to this math problem