Balancing equations 2

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal, using the equal sign (=).

Front

What does it mean to balance an equation?

Back

Balancing an equation means making sure that both sides of the equation have the same value.

Front

What is the sum of 3 and 2?

Back

5

Front

What is the sum of 4 and 4?

Back

8

Front

Is 3 + 2 equal to 4 + 4?

Back

No, 3 + 2 is 5 and 4 + 4 is 8, so they are not equal.

Front

What is the sum of 2 and 8?

Back

10

Front

What is the sum of 1 and 7?

Back

8

Front

Is 2 + 8 equal to 1 + 7?

Back

No, 2 + 8 is 10 and 1 + 7 is 8, so they are not equal.

Front

What is the sum of 6 and 2?

Back

8

Front

What is the sum of 8 and 0?

Back

8