document.write( "Question 339378: A and B together weigh 242 lbs.They balance when A is seated 5 feet from the fulcrum on one side of the lever, and B is seated 6 feet from the fulcrum on the other side . Find the weight of each.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #243205 by josmiceli(19441)\"\" \"About 
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I can say \"B+=242+-+A\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"A+%2B+B+=+242\"
\n" ); document.write( "given:
\n" ); document.write( "\"5A+=+6B\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"5A+=+6%2A%28242+-+A%29\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"5A+=+1452+-+6A\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"11A+=+1452\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"A+=+132\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"B+=+242+-+132\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"B+=+110\"
\n" ); document.write( "A weighs 132 lb
\n" ); document.write( "B weighs 110 lb
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