This math topic is designed to help students understand and form algebraic equations from visual balance situations using simple ratios. The focus is on translating the relationship between various weights on balanced beams into algebraic expressions. Each question presents a different balance beam scenario with potential equations, and students must determine which equation correctly represents the balance depicted in the image. This exercise is part of an introductory course on basic algebra concepts.

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Balance Shapes - Simple Ratio - To Equations Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Balance Shapes - Simple Ratio - To Equations (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Algebra Basic Concepts - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/algebra_basic_concepts_practice/
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing t=8c
b A LaTex expression showing 2t=8c
c A LaTex expression showing t=7c
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2c=8t
b A LaTex expression showing 2c=11t
c A LaTex expression showing 2c=13t
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 2t=10c
b A LaTex expression showing 2t=6c
c A LaTex expression showing 2t=7c
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing c=4t
b A LaTex expression showing 2c=4t
c A LaTex expression showing 2c=6t
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 6s=s
b A LaTex expression showing 8s=2t
c A LaTex expression showing 8s=s
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An svg image showing a math problem
Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
a A LaTex expression showing 4s=4t
b A LaTex expression showing 4s=2t
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Which equations represent what these balance beams are showing
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 3t=c
b A LaTex expression showing 3t=2c
c A LaTex expression showing 4t=2c