Balancing Algebraic Equations with Cups & Chips

EXAMPLE 1-3
Let's work together to show our thinking. Then, translate our picture to algebra.

QUESTIONS 4-7
You will need to balance the equations below to solve for the cup/variable.  Using the cross-out method and the pen tool, show all of your work.

Don't forget to write the value of the variable when you are finished!

QUESTIONS 8-15
Translate what you did from pictures to algebra.

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Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

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Look back at our Example 1.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Write the solution you found in Example 1 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

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Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

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Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

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Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

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Look back at Problem 4.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Write the solution you found in Problem 4 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Look back at Problem 5.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Write the solution you found in Problem 5 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Look back at Problem 6.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Write the solution you found in Problem 6 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Look back at Problem 7.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

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Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Look back at our Example 1.Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Write the solution you found in Example 1 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable. Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Look back at Problem 4.Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Write the solution you found in Problem 4 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

Look back at Problem 5.Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Write the solution you found in Problem 5 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

Look back at Problem 6.Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Write the solution you found in Problem 6 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

Look back at Problem 7.Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Write the solution you found in Problem 7 as an algebraic equation. Use x as your variable/cup.

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Look back at our Example 1.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Balance this equation and give the value of the variable.

Don't forget to show your cross-outs using the pen tool!

Look back at Problem 4.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Look back at Problem 5.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Look back at Problem 6.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.

Look back at Problem 7.
Write the algebraic equation for the original drawing. Use x as your variable/cup.