Balancing+Equations


 * Objective**


 * use the concept of balancing to balance equations

An equation is like a balance scale. Both side need to be perfectly balanced.

Read [|Balancing the Equation], Sections 1, 2, & 3.

[|Poodle Weigh In] - Play this game to get the idea of balancing each side of an equation.

Now go to [|MG 6] to review the concept of balancing equations. You can either watch or skip the intro. Once into the site choose lesson and #11. Watch and try the examples. If you are doing this at home print a copy of the activity sheet. If you cannot access it, get a copy of the activity page from Ms Gatzke. This can be completed and handed in.


 * Assignment**

[|Algebra Balance Scales] - This site allows you to balance equations with the use of manipulatives. Do at least 15 problems. Then complete in your notebook.

Print the following file and complete.

Do the following in your notebook.

Copy each question and show what needs to be done to each side of the equation to solve it.

a) 3x = 9 b) x + 8 = 19 c) 33 = 7x + 12 d) y + 3(4) = 24 e) 36 = 9k f) 2r = 18 g) 12g = 144 h) 63 = 9t