SOLUTION: Austin and Katie want to balance on a seesaw 6 meters long. If Austin weighs 50N and Katie weighs 23 N, and Katie sit all the way at the end on her side(3m), how far from the cente

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: Austin and Katie want to balance on a seesaw 6 meters long. If Austin weighs 50N and Katie weighs 23 N, and Katie sit all the way at the end on her side(3m), how far from the cente      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1063826: Austin and Katie want to balance on a seesaw 6 meters long. If Austin weighs 50N and Katie weighs 23 N, and Katie sit all the way at the end on her side(3m), how far from the center must Austin sit to balance
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the Property of Levers:
(W_1)(D_1) = (W_2)(D_2)
Using your numbers:
W_1 = 50
D_1 = x
W_2 = 23
D_2 = 3
Plug these into the Property of Levels:
50*x = 23*3
50x = 69
x = 1.38m
(look at the picture below).