This math topic involves analyzing balance beams to form equations, focusing on basic algebraic concepts. It challenges students to interpret and represent the physical balances in equations, using substitution. Each question presents a different set of balance beams and offers multiple-choice answers in LaTeX-rendered equation format. Through these exercises, learners develop skills in translating visual information (balance beams) into algebraic expressions, enhancing their understanding of variables and algebraic manipulation.

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Balance Shapes - Simple Substitution - To Equations Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Balance Shapes - Simple Substitution - 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=4s\\2s=8c
b A LaTex expression showing 2t=4s\\2s=9c
c A LaTex expression showing 2t=6s\\2s=6c
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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=4t\\6t=2c
b A LaTex expression showing 6s=3t\\6t=3c
c A LaTex expression showing 9s=4t\\3t=2c
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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 7s=2c\\2s+t=5t
b A LaTex expression showing 8s=2c\\2s=4t
c A LaTex expression showing 6s=2c\\2s=5t
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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=7t\\2c+3s=6s
b A LaTex expression showing 2s=6t\\2c=6s
c A LaTex expression showing t=6t\\2c+s=6s
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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+c=4s\\6t=3c
b A LaTex expression showing 2t=4s\\6t=2c
c A LaTex expression showing 2t+c=s\\3t=3c
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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 4s=4c\\t=10c
b A LaTex expression showing 6s=4c\\t=8c
c A LaTex expression showing 6s=3c\\2t=8c
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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 2s=6t\\6c=3t
b A LaTex expression showing 2s+t=6t+c\\6c=3s
c A LaTex expression showing 2s+t=6t\\6c=s