SOLUTION: Sid weighs 65lb. The seesaw balances when sid sits on the seat 4 ft from the center and emily sits on the board 2 1/2 ft from the centet. About how much does emily weigh?

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Question 105692This question is from textbook Discovering Algebra
: Sid weighs 65lb. The seesaw balances when sid sits on the seat 4 ft from the center and emily sits on the board 2 1/2 ft from the centet. About how much does emily weigh?This question is from textbook Discovering Algebra

Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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65*4=2.5X
260=2.5X
X=260/2.5
X=104 POUNDS IS THE WEIGHT OF EMILY.