SOLUTION: 3.) A weight of 180 pounds is placed in a lever 5ft from the fulcrum. Where should a 150 pounds weight be placed on the other side of the fulcrum to make the lever in equilibrium?

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A weight of 180 pounds is placed in a lever 5ft from the fulcrum. Where should a 150 pounds weight be placed
on the other side of the fulcrum to make the lever in equilibrium?
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Find the unknown distance "x" from the equation

180*5 = 150*x.

x = %28180%2A5%29%2F150.


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