Interactive mathematics – algebra balance scale

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  • Aug 17 2010 4:56 PM

    Elisa Ramirez // Elisa Ramirez

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This virtual manipulative allows you to solve simple linear equations through the use of a balance beam. Unit blocks (representing 1s) and X-boxes (for the unknown, X), are placed on the pans of a balance beam. Once the beam balances to represent the given linear equation, you can choose to perform any arithmetic operation, as long as you DO THE SAME THING TO BOTH SIDES, thus keeping the beam balanced.

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    Grade: 8

    Topics: Algebra & Functions, Equations and Inequalities, Mathematics

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