Balance Equations

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

If x + 7 = 15, what is x?

• 7

• 22

• 8

• 15

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

If x - 5 = 16, what is x?

• 11

• 21

• 5

• 16

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

If 12 - x = 5, what is x?

• 5

• 7

• 17

• 12

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

What property does subtraction not have, which can lead to confusion?

• Distributive property

• Commutative property

• Associative property

• Identity property

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

Why is it important to practice solving algebraic equations?

• To memorize the equations

• To improve balancing skills

• To understand the concepts better

• To be able to solve them faster

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

CCSS.6.EE.B.7