Simple equations

🧮 Grade 4 – Simple Equations

🔹 What Is a Simple Equation?

An equation is a math sentence that shows two things are equal.

A simple equation usually has a missing number we have to find.

🧩 Clue to Remember

An equation has an equal sign
The goal is to balance both sides

🔹 Example 1

3 + □ = 7
→ What number makes it true?
→ Answer: 4

🔹 Example 2

□ − 5 = 2
→ What number minus 5 equals 2?
→ Answer: 7

🔹 Example 3

6 × □ = 18
→ What number times 6 is 18?
→ Answer: 3

💡 Why It Matters

Solving simple equations builds early algebra skills.
It helps kids learn how to think in steps and solve problems with logic.

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