Identify Steps to Maintain Equation Balance

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What is the principle of maintaining equation balance?

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The principle of maintaining equation balance states that when you perform an operation on one side of an equation, you must perform the same operation on the other side to keep the equation true.

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If you add a number to one side of an equation, what must you do to the other side?

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You must add the same number to the other side of the equation.

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What happens if you subtract a number from one side of an equation?

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You must subtract the same number from the other side of the equation to maintain balance.

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She divided both sides by 3.

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He multiplied both sides by 2.

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If you add a number to both sides of an equation, what is the effect on the equation?

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The equation remains balanced and true.

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What is the effect of dividing both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number?

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The equation remains balanced and true.