1.
Write an equation that fits the balance puzzle below
A.
3
n
+ 9 = 2
n
+ 1
B.
3
n
+ 1 = 2
n
+ 9
C.
3
n
– 1 = 2
n
– 9
D.
2
n
+ 1 = 3
n
+ 9
Hint
2.
Find how many blocks are in each bag to balance the scale.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
3.
Find the balance puzzle that matches the equation.
3
n
+ 6 = 4
n
+ 9
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
4.
Solve this equation by imagining a balance puzzle.6
n
+ 14 = 10
n
+ 6
A.
n
= 4
B.
n
= 1
C.
n
= 3
D.
n
= 2
Hint
5.
Bruce was filling jugs from a basin of water. When he had filled four jugs, 14 liters of water were left in the basin. When he had filled eight jugs, 4 liters of water were left in the basin. How many liters of water can fill one jug?
A.
1 liter
B.
2 liters
C.
2.5 liters
D.
1.5 liters
Hint