Balance Scales and Equal Equations
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Instructions: The scales are balanced when both sides are equal. Find the missing value that keeps each scale balanced.
1. 5 + 3 = ______ + 2
5 + 3
⚖️
? + 2
Missing value: __________
2. 12 = 7 + ______
12
⚖️
7 + ?
Missing value: __________
3. 4 + ______ = 10
4 + ?
⚖️
10
Missing value: __________
4. 15 = ______ + 8
15
⚖️
? + 8
Missing value: __________
5. 9 + 6 = ______ + 5
9 + 6
⚖️
? + 5
Missing value: __________
6. 20 = 13 + ______
20
⚖️
13 + ?
Missing value: __________
Remember: Both sides of the scale must be equal!