SOLUTION: Marcie weighs 133 pounds and sits 6 feet from the fulcrum of a seesaw. She balances with Rosalinda if Rosalinda sits 7 feet from the fulcrum. How much does Rosalinda weigh? Please
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Question 49002: Marcie weighs 133 pounds and sits 6 feet from the fulcrum of a seesaw. She balances with Rosalinda if Rosalinda sits 7 feet from the fulcrum. How much does Rosalinda weigh? Please explain.
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
133*6=7x or 798=7x or x=798/7 or 114 lbs.
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