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Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance InteractiveNctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Interactive
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Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance

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A pan balance helps students visualize what value for x will make two expressions equivalent. The computer applet graphs the lines and shows the intersection point.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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equivalent expressions

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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
0L

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