Balancing equations - finding missing numbers

Balancing equations - finding missing numbers

by Mr Rose, Teacher number 1

  • Year Year 2
  • Subject Mathematics
  • Concept Number: + and -

Description

This video demonstrates that any shape can be used to 'hide' a number in an equation. It also shows that the missing number can be located anywhere in the problem.

Tags

Missing numbers,Number problems,Equations,sum,difference,commutative,associative,balancing,balances,balance

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