Question

Create and solve a linear equation that represents the model, where circles and a square are shown evenly balanced on a balance beam.
A. + 7 = 12; x = 5
B. x = 5 + 7; x = 12
C. x + 5 = 7; x = 2
D. x + 7 = 5; x = -2

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

We can notice that the balance beam has in one side 7 balls and in the other one 5 balls and a square

The balance beam is balenced

Let x be the square mass

• x+5 = 7            substract five from each side
• x+5-5 = 7-5
• x = 2

The solution is 2

C fits perfectly what we prooved