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Grade 2 Balance Scale Puzzles Worksheet with Answers

Grade 2 (US) · Year 3 (UK) · Class 2 (India) · Math

Unit 6: Going FurtherThinking & Problem SolvingChallenge

Working out what each shape is worth from balanced scales — algebra thinking with pictures. This free early elementary worksheet has 12 questions and a full answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF — every answer is checked by code, not guessed.

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Balance Scale Puzzles

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Learning goal: Thinking & Problem Solving

Directions: Look carefully at each picture, then write your answer in the box.

RememberSolving equations

x + 410An equation is a balance.Do the same to both sides:x + 4 = 10x + 4 − 4 = 10 − 4x = 6 Check: 6 + 4 = 10 ✓
  1. 1

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    27Scale 116Scale 2
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  2. 2

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    10Scale 113Scale 2
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  3. 3

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    14Scale 111Scale 2
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  4. 4

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    10Scale 112Scale 2
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  5. 5

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    4Scale 19Scale 2
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  6. 6

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    9Scale 111Scale 2
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  7. 7

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    6Scale 18Scale 2
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  8. 8

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    9Scale 19Scale 2
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  9. 9

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    24Scale 112Scale 2
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  10. 10

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    6Scale 17Scale 2
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  11. 11

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    6Scale 19Scale 2
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  12. 12

    Each scale balances. What is one square worth?

    14Scale 114Scale 2
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  1. 1.7
  2. 2.8
  3. 3.4
  4. 4.7
  5. 5.7
  6. 6.8
  7. 7.5
  8. 8.6
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  10. 10.5
  11. 11.6
  12. 12.7

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