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Balance Equations

Authored by Mary McCoy

Mathematics

5th Grade

CCSS covered

Balance Equations
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal when solving an algebraic equation?

To perform all arithmetic operations

To rearrange the equation until the unknown is by itself

To find the value of the known numbers

To balance the equation without changing anything

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must you do to both sides of an equation when making changes?

Add the same number

Nothing, as long as the equation looks balanced

Make different changes to keep it interesting

Make the exact same change

Tags

CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If x + 7 = 15, what is x?

7

22

8

15

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you solve an equation where a number is added to the unknown?

By adding the number to both sides

By multiplying both sides by the number

By dividing both sides by the number

By subtracting the number from both sides

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If x - 5 = 16, what is x?

11

21

5

16

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you solve an equation where a number is subtracted from the unknown?

By multiplying both sides by the number

By subtracting the number from both sides

By adding the number to both sides

By dividing both sides by the number

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when dealing with subtraction in equations?

Confusing the order of subtraction

Ignoring the commutative property

Adding instead of subtracting

Forgetting to subtract from both sides

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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