SOLUTION: What 4 weights can be used to obtain the integer weights from 1 to 40 pounds using a balance scale? Describe a process for placing the weights. Weights can be placed on both side

Question 28686: What 4 weights can be used to obtain the integer weights from 1 to 40 pounds using a balance scale? Describe a process for placing the weights. Weights can be placed on both sides of the scale.
Answer by askmemath(368) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Consider the numbers

OR 1,3,9,27
Using these numbers you can get all the numbers from 1-40
I'll leave it to you to find out
Here's a little to get you started
1-We have a 1pound weight
2- Put the 1Lb on 1 scale and the 3lb on the difference. The differencd is 2
3-We have a 3lb weight
4 - Put the 1 and 3 on the same scale
5- Put the 9 on 1 scale and the 1+3 on the other The difference is 5
Now its your turn!!
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