SOLUTION: On one side of a scale there are 4 blocks, 2 weighing 2 grams each and 2 weighing x grams each. The scale is balanced if 8 blocks weighing x grams each are placed on the other side
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Question 159970: On one side of a scale there are 4 blocks, 2 weighing 2 grams each and 2 weighing x grams each. The scale is balanced if 8 blocks weighing x grams each are placed on the other side of the scale. How much does each of the unknown blocks weigh? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! On one side of a scale there are 4 blocks, 2 weighing 2 grams each and 2 weighing x grams each. The scale is balanced if 8 blocks weighing x grams each are placed on the other side of the scale. How much does each of the unknown blocks weigh?
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2x + 4 = 8x
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4 = 8x - 2x
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4 = 6x
x =
x = grams
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Check solution in original equation:
2* + 4 = 8* + =
