4) Which equation represents the weights shown on the hanger?

x + 2 = 8

(1) How can you get z by itself and keep the hanger balanced?

Subtract 2 ones from both sides.

4) What is the value of ?

x = boxed ?

1

1

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-

1

x + 2 = 8

-2-2

1

The value of x is 6.