Balancing Equations

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What is a balanced equation?

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A balanced equation is an equation where both sides have the same value.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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If 18 + 5 = ___ + 9, what is the missing number?

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14

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What is the first step to solve ___ + 9 = 12 + 6?

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Add 12 and 6 to get 18.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If 11 + 6 = 18 - ___, what do you need to find?

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You need to find the number that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.1.OA.D.8

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

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3

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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How do you check if an equation is balanced?

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You can check by calculating both sides and seeing if they are equal.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the solution to 15 + ___ = 13 + 4?

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2

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

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What does the equal sign (=) mean in an equation?

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It means that both sides of the equation are the same.

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What is the sum of 12 and 6?

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18

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1