Algebra Readiness Made Easy Grade 5

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

BALANCE THE BLOCKS


Name _____ Date __


Ima Thinker

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I’ll start with the first pan


balance. I can figure out


how many spheres weigh the


same as 1 cylinder.


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




2.How many spheres balance 3 cubes? ___


3.How many spheres balance 9 cubes? ___


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




5.If 1 cylinder weighs 6 pounds, what’s the weight of 1 sphere? ___


SOLVE
THE
PROBLEM How many spheres will balance 9 cubes?

All objects of the same shape are equal in weight.


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