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Key Stage 3

Balancing equations

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What should we add to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable $y$y in the equation:

$y-6=12$y−6=12

Add $\editable{}$ to both sides

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What should we subtract from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable $x$x in the equation:

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Fill in the blank below to balance the equation:

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What term is needed to balance the equation:

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