Balanced Equations

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What is a balanced equation?

Back

A balanced equation is a mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal, meaning both sides have the same value.

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What does it mean to solve for a missing number in an equation?

Back

It means to find the value that makes the equation true.

Front

If 3 + ___ = 7, what is the missing number?

Back

4

Front

What is the first step to solve an equation?

Back

Identify the operation and the numbers involved.

Front

In the equation 10 - ___ = 5, what do you need to find?

Back

The missing number that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5 + 2 = ___ + 4?

Back

3

Front

How do you check if an equation is balanced?

Back

By substituting the found value back into the equation to see if both sides are equal.

Front

What is the result of 15 - 6?

Back

9

Front

If 8 + ___ = 12, what is the missing number?

Back

4

Front

What does it mean when both sides of an equation are equal?

Back

It means the equation is balanced.