Question

This balance scale shows six cubes on the left of the scale balancing one rectangular block on the right side of the scale. The balanced scale illustrates the equation 6x = 30, where the x represents the mass of one block.

Determine the value of x

Answer 1

5 because 5* 6 equals 30

Answer 2

6 (x) x 30
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6 6
x = 5