Algebra – Balancing

Mathematics, Equations, formulae and identities, Algebra, Age 11-14, Age 14-16

Algebra – Balancing. A dynamic visual representation designed to give visual learners a mental image of the way that an equation must remain balanced, with equal values on each side, while it is being solved.


11Algebra EquationsClick the mouse only when you see a
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http://teachable.net/res.asp?r=2528 22Balancing Watch!33442p + 1 = 5 p = ?552p + 1 = 5662p = 42p + 1 = 5772p = 42p + 1 = 5Now click the mouse to divide the shapes that are left on each side into two halves 882p = 42p + 1 = 5992p = 42p + 1 = 5 p = 21010balance 2b + 3 = 11 b = ?1111balance To keep the balance we must always take the same amount from each side.12122b = 82b + 3 = 111313 Now we take half the shapes from each side. 2b = 82b + 3 = 11Click the mouse to take half the shapes from each side. b = 414143g + 4 = 13 g = ?1515To keep the balance we must always