Balance Equations #1

Get practice balancing addition and subtraction equations with this lower grades math worksheet! Students are given a mix of addition and subtraction equations within 20, and they will need to fill in the blank answer line with an equivalent expression from the list provided.

Tailored for first- and second-grade learners, this worksheet is the first in a series of three that helps students develop an understanding of the meaning of the equal sign as they determine if equations are balanced, while also providing helpful practice with basic facts, counting on, and counting back.

Don't miss the other worksheets in this math series: Balance Equations #2 and Balance Equations #3.