Balance Scale April 2, 2008
Using at most 8 blocks and a balance beam of 20 on a side
figure out how many different equations of the form
# of blocks x distance = # of blocks x distance
can be made that have the smaller number of bricks on the left.
She figured out a plan by looking at her factors of numbers 20 and
less.
They carefully organized their work
and got the complete
solution.