SOLVING EQUATIONS USING THE
ALGEBRA BALANCE SCALE

 Visit the Virtual Library of Manipulatives Algebra Balance Scale activity and work on the problems below. 

This activity will allow YOU to CREATE the equations below, using the coefficients of x (positive and/or negative), and the constant terms.  Additionally, you can press the NEW PROBLEM button for a computer-generated equation.

When you complete the web activity, return to your seat and complete the problems below manually (yeech!), showing ALL WORK INCLUDING THE REASON FOR EACH STEP!
HAVE FUN!