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.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Open-ended question 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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Open-ended question 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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Open-ended question 3
Explain those facts in terms of equations. Provide some examples.
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