# Algebra Balance

> Algebra Balance (iPhone/iPad app by Ventura Educational Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algebra-balance/id908720476 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172)
- Category: Education, Games, Simulation
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algebra-balance/id908720476/reviews.md

## What is Algebra Balance?

Algebra Balance provides teachers and parents with an educational tool for demonstrating and practicing methods for solving for x given an algebraic equation with one variable. Using the Algebra Balance teachers will want to encourage students to build expressions using blocks and balloons. Blocks represent positive values and balloons represent negative values. Once two equal expressions are shown, the student is challenged to analyze the equation and then begin a procedure for simplification in order to find the value of x that will solve the equation. Active learning begins by moving blocks or balloons onto the balance scale. By choosing the appropriate terms the student defines two expressions. Interactively the balance shows the relationship between the two expressions.

The goal is for the student to solve for x by manipulating the balance. Terms are added and subtracted from both sides and the results are immediately displayed on the screen.

Visualization helps make algebra less abstract. By representing equivalent expressions on the left and right side of the balance students develop an intuitive understanding of algebra.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2024-03-08

This version provides an update to recommended settings.

### 3.1 — 2022-10-23

This version provides an update to recommended settings.

### 3.0 — 2019-09-14

This version provides better support for later versions of iOS, especially iPads with larger screens.

### 2.1 — 2016-01-29

This update provides support for iPad Pro and the latest iOS.

### 2.0 — 2014-11-10

This is an iOS 8 compatibility update.

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