What does it mean to balance an equation

Need on this geometry question. explain how you did it.

Pepe and leo deposits money into their savings account at the end of the month the table shows the account balances. if there pattern of savings continue and neither earns interest nor withdraw any of the money , how will the balance compare after a very long time ?

The table below lists recommended amounts of food to order for 10 party guests. how much of each food item should nathan and amanda order for a graduation party with 55 guests? use the table to answer. item amount fried chicken 16 pieces lasagna 7 pounds deli meats 1.8 pounds sliced cheese 1 and two fifths pounds bakery buns 1 dozen potato salad 2 pounds