Algebra Readiness Made Easy Grade 6

BLOCKY BALANCE

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I’ll start with the first pan balance. Since

2 cubes weigh the same as 4 spheres,

then 1 cube (2 ÷ 2) will balance 2 spheres

(4 ÷ 2). Now I can substitute spheres for

cubes in the second pan balance.

1.Why did Ima start with the first pan balance?

2.How many spheres will balance 3 cylinders? ___

3.How many spheres will balance 6 cylinders? ___

4.How did you figure out the answer to #3? _____

5.If 1 sphere weighs 3 pounds, what’s the weight of 1 cylinder? ___

PROBLEM

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Algebra Readiness Made Easy: Gr

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How many spheres will balance 6 cylinders?

All objects of the same shape are equal in weight.