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Grade 6 Balance Scale Puzzles Worksheet with Answers

Grade 6 (US) · Year 7 (UK) · Class 6 (India) · Math

Unit 6: Going FurtherThinking & Problem SolvingChallenge

Working out what each shape is worth from balanced scales — algebra thinking with pictures. This free middle school 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 triangle worth?

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  2. 2

    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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  3. 3

    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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  4. 4

    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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  5. 5

    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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  6. 6

    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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  7. 7

    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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  8. 8

    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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  9. 9

    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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    Each scale balances. What is one triangle worth?

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Answer key (click to show)
  1. 1.11
  2. 2.6
  3. 3.15
  4. 4.4
  5. 5.5
  6. 6.7
  7. 7.5
  8. 8.8
  9. 9.9
  10. 10.6
  11. 11.13
  12. 12.13

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