Algebra Balance Manipulative

Make sense of algebra by balancing positive and negative constants and variables. The balance can be used to explore integers, model expressions, and solve equations.

FEATURES
1. Positive blocks and negative balloons
2. Variables
3. Scale tilts when unbalanced
4. Easy to add and move objects
5. Drop opposite pairs on each other to cancel
6. Common Core teaching ideas

MATH TOPICS
1. Solving equations
2. One solution, no solutions, infinite solutions
3. Associative property of addition
4. Commutative property of addition
5. Additive inverses
6. Commutative property of multiplication