Grade 3 Math · Algebra

Balanced equations and equations with symbols

Determine whether addition, subtraction, and multiplication expressions are equivalent, and solve one-step equations that use a letter to represent an unknown number. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: G3-C2.1, G3-C2.2, G3-C2.3

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Find the missing number that makes both sides equal.

60 - 39 = 344 - ___

Answer: 323

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Find the missing number that makes both sides equal.

616 + 12 = 122 + ___
📘 Worked solution
1616 + 12 = 628Find the total on the left side first.
2122 + ___ = 628, so ___ = 628 - 122Both sides must equal 628, so subtract 122 from 628.
3___ = 506That's the missing number.

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