Solving One Step Equations Using a Pan Balance (Example)

The video tutorial demonstrates solving the equation 2X = 10 using a pen balance. It explains representing 2X with two bags and 10 with counters. The process involves dividing both sides by two to isolate one bag, leading to the solution X = 5.

What does the left side of the equation 2X = 10 represent in the pen balance analogy?

• Five counters

• One bag

• Ten counters

• Two bags

Why can't we subtract one bag from both sides of the pen balance?

• Because it would add more bags

• Because it would unbalance the equation

• Because subtraction is not allowed

• Because there are no bags on the right side

What operation is used to isolate one bag on the pen balance?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the result of dividing the 10 counters by two?

• Five bags

• Five counters

• Two bags

• Two counters

What is the solution to the equation 2X = 10?

• X = 2

• X = 10

• X = 0

• X = 5