Question

An unbalanced scale with 8 blocks on the left side of the scale and 3 blocks on the right side of the scale

For the image above, which action below allows the scale to be balanced?

Add 3 blocks to the right side.
Add 4 blocks to the right side.
Take away 3 blocks from the left side.
Take away 5 blocks from the left side.

Answer 1

Take away 5 blocks from the left side

Explanation:

Take away 5 blocks from the left side and then you will get 3 blocks on both sides then the scale will be balanced.