document.write( "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. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #15642 by askmemath(368) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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Consider the numbers $\"%283%5E0%29\"$ $\"%283%5E1%29\"$ $\"%283%5E2%29\"$ $\"%283%5E3%29\"$
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\n" ); document.write( "Using these numbers you can get all the numbers from 1-40
\n" ); document.write( "I'll leave it to you to find out
\n" ); document.write( "Here's a little to get you started
\n" ); document.write( "1-We have a 1pound weight
\n" ); document.write( "2- Put the 1Lb on 1 scale and the 3lb on the difference. The differencd is 2
\n" ); document.write( "3-We have a 3lb weight
\n" ); document.write( "4 - Put the 1 and 3 on the same scale
\n" ); document.write( "5- Put the 9 on 1 scale and the 1+3 on the other The difference is 5\r
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