Balancing Equations

Front

What is a balanced equation?

Back

A balanced equation is an equation where both sides have the same value.

Front

What does it mean to solve for a missing number in an equation?

Back

It means to find the number that makes the equation true.

Front

If 14 - 8 = 9 - ____, what is the missing number?

Back

3

Front

If 26 - 8 = ____ - 2, what is the missing number?

Back

20

Front

If 21 - ____ = 15, what is the missing number?

Back

6

Front

If ____ + 9 = 12 + 6, what is the missing number?

Back

9

Front

If 15 + ____ = 13 + 4, what is the missing number?

Back

2

Front

What is the first step in solving an equation?

Back

Identify the operation and the numbers involved.

Front

What does the equal sign (=) mean in an equation?

Back

It means that both sides of the equation are the same.

Front

What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is taking one number away from another.