8th U4L2 - Keeping Equations Balanced

Front

What is the principle of keeping equations balanced?

Back

The principle states that both sides of an equation must remain equal when performing operations. This means whatever you do to one side, you must do to the other.

Front

Solve for x: x + 3 = 7

Back

x = 4

Front

What does a blue hexagon represent in an equation model?

Back

3

Front

What does a triangle equal in an equation model?

Back

6

Front

What equation does this model: x - 3 = 4?

Back

This represents the equation where x is 7.

Front

What does a red trapezoid equal in an equation model?

Back

4

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What operation can you perform to both sides of an equation?

Back

You can add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides by the same number.

Front

If x + 5 = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 5