Equation Balancing for 1st Graders

The video tutorial introduces the concept of equation balancing, explaining that an equation is a mathematical statement where both sides are equal. It demonstrates how to find missing numbers in equations through a series of exercises. The tutorial provides step-by-step solutions to balance equations, ensuring both sides have equal values. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe to the channel.

What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

• One side is less than the other.

• Both sides have different values.

• Both sides have the same value.

• One side is greater than the other.

If one side of an equation is missing a number, how do you find it?

• By guessing the number.

• By adding random numbers.

• By ensuring the sum of both sides is equal.

• By subtracting the same number from both sides.

In the equation 3 + 6 = ? + 5, what is the missing number?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the sum of 3 + 6?

• 8

• 10

• 9

• 11

In the equation 4 + 3 = 2 + ?, what is the missing number?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 4

What is the sum of 4 + 3?

• 8

• 7

• 9

• 6

In the equation 2 + 4 = 3 + ?, what is the missing number?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

What is the sum of 2 + 4?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

In the equation 2 + 3 = ? + 2, what is the missing number?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

What is the sum of 2 + 3?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7