Visualizing Algebraic Equations Using a Balance Beam

Visualizing Algebraic Equations Using a Balance Beam

Build a model of an equation and see the connection between the model and the solution steps in this activity.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Question ouverte 1

These equations are often called "two-step equations". Why do you think that is true?

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Question ouverte 2

What strategies would you use to solve the equation ?

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