Balancing Equations Worksheet
Grade 8 math worksheet focusing on understanding and solving equations by maintaining balance.
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Balancing Equations
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to solve the equations. Remember to keep both sides of the equation balanced.
1. Consider the image of the balance scale below. If the left side has 'x + 5' and the right side has '12', what operation would you perform to isolate 'x' while keeping the scale balanced?
2. To solve the equation 3x = 18, you would both sides by 3.
3. If you add a value to one side of an equation, you must the same value to the other side to maintain balance.
4. Which operation would you use to solve for 'y' in the equation y - 7 = 15?
Subtract 7 from both sides
Add 7 to both sides
Multiply both sides by 7
Divide both sides by 7
5. Solve the equation: 4x + 3 = 23. Show your steps.
6. When solving an equation, you should always perform the same operation on both sides of the equals sign.
True
False
7. Sarah bought 3 notebooks and a pen. The pen cost $2, and her total bill was $17. Write an equation to represent this situation and solve for the cost of one notebook.
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