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Equation balance scale

Build an equation ax + b = c, then watch the same operation act on both sides.

Your experiment

Change any value to update the result. Use the stated units.

What the numbers tell us

Enable JavaScript to calculate with your own values.

Why it works

x = (c − b)/a

Assumptions and limits

The coefficient must be non-zero so the equation has one solution. The scale represents equality, not physical mass.

Try a small challenge

Solve 2x + 4 = 14.
A little hint

Subtract 4 from both sides first.

Understand the idea: Solving linear equations →