Patterns and Variable Thinking · Number and Algebra

The Balance of Equations

Using the balance scale model to solve one step and two step linear equations.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why must we perform the exact same operation on both sides of an equals sign?
  2. 2How is solving an equation like rewinding a video or undoing a knot?
  3. 3When is it more efficient to use a mental strategy versus a formal algebraic process?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9M7A02AC9M7A03
Year: Year 7
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Patterns and Variable Thinking
Period: Number and Algebra

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