Modeling Equation Combination on a Balance Scale

Modeling Equation Combination on a Balance Scale

Connect the operation of combining two equations to the resulting equation shown on a balance scale.


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Putting It All Together

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

Otevřená otázka 1

What do you think will happen with a balanced scale if you add the same amount of weight on both sides?

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Otevřená otázka 2

What do you think will happen with a balanced scale if you remove the same amount of weight from both sides?

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Otevřená otázka 3

Explain those facts in terms of equations. Provide some examples.

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