1. How to Solve Balance Puzzles

2. Balance Puzzles Here are the basic rules: All weights have a positive, whole number value. Each shape has a consistent, unique weight within a puzzle. The right and left sides of each horizontal beam must balance. Neither the sizes of the shapes nor the lengths of the vertical rods affects the value of the shapes.

3. Balance Puzzle 1 99 18 The total weight is 36. All shapes weigh less than ten. Additional clue: – > 3 8 55

4. Balance Puzzle 2 16 The total weight is 32. Additional clue: – 2 = + 5 33 344 88 10

5. Balance Puzzle 3 20 The total weight is 40. 10 5 2 4 4 5 2 3 1 22

6. Balance Puzzle 4 48 The total weight is 96. 3 6 6 20 5 24 4 3 8 4 12 8 8 6 5 10

7. Balance Puzzle 5 40 The total weight is 80. 5 20 5 3 6 10 3 2 6 1 2 8 9 3 7 + 1 = <

8. 8080 4040 10 20 10 55 20 10 20 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 4 4 16 10 10 3 33 6 11 The total weight is 160. Balance Puzzle 6

9. Balance Puzzle 9 43 The total weight is 129. Each of the arms is equal in weight. 11 16 11 7 18 16 9 8 35 = 5 43 7 9 88 16