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What is a hanger diagram?

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A visual representation used to show the balance of weights on either side of a central point, often used to illustrate equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

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An equation is balanced when both sides have the same value, indicating equality.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the equation for a balanced hanger with weights represented as variables?

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The equation can be represented as a sum of weights on one side equal to the sum of weights on the other side.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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If 2y + 3 = 6, what is the value of y?

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y = 1.5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2z + 3 = 5?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does the variable represent in an equation?

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A variable represents an unknown value that can change or vary.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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If the red square = 4, what does the blue heart equal to balance the hanger?

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The blue heart must equal 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the value of v in the equation 2v + 3 = 15?

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v = 6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you check if an equation is balanced?

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Substitute the variable with its value and see if both sides of the equation are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the equation 5 = 3 - 2w?

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w = -1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A