Pam Balance Problems and Solutions

Stephanie teaches how to solve Pam balance problems by maintaining equality on both sides. She explains a problem involving circles, squares, and triangles, and demonstrates how to simplify and solve it step-by-step. The key is to understand the problem, cross out equal elements, and analyze the remaining parts to find the solution. The final answer is that three squares equal one triangle.

What is the first key principle to remember when solving Pam balance problems?

• Do the same operation to both sides of the balance.

• Ignore the lighter side.

• Focus only on the left side.

• Always start with the heaviest side.

What should you do before attempting to solve a Pam balance problem?

• Guess the answer.

• Understand the problem clearly.

• Eliminate all circles first.

• Start with the largest number.

What is the importance of understanding the problem before solving it?

• It makes the problem more complex.

• It ensures you apply the correct operations.

• It helps in guessing the answer.

• It allows you to skip steps.

What happens if you do not do the same operation to both sides of the balance?

• The balance remains equal.

• The balance becomes unequal.

• The problem is solved automatically.

• The problem becomes easier.

In the given problem, what is the initial equation involving circles, squares, and triangles?

• Three squares equal one triangle.

• Six circles and six squares equal three circles and three triangles.

• Six squares equal three triangles.

• Six circles equal three triangles.

According to the second clue, how many circles are equivalent to one triangle?

• Three circles

• One circle

• Four circles

• Two circles

What is the first step in simplifying the given problem?

• Add more circles to one side.

• Ignore the triangles.

• Replace squares with triangles.

• Cross out equal numbers of circles on both sides.

After crossing out circles, what elements are left in the problem?

• Six squares and three triangles

• Three circles and three squares

• Only squares

• Six squares, three circles, and three triangles

What does the second clue allow you to do with the circles in the problem?

• Add more circles.

• Replace them with squares.

• Replace them with a triangle.

• Remove them completely.

After replacing circles with a triangle, what is the next step?

• Cross off a triangle from both sides.

• Add more squares.

• Replace squares with circles.

• Add more triangles.