Question

Andre says that x is 7 because he can move the two 1s with the x to the other side.

Do you agree with Andre?

Answer 1

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Answer: No.

Explanation: For this hanger to be in equilibrium, both sides have to equal.

The diagram can be represented as

x + 1 + 1 = 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1

x + 2 = 5

x = 3

So, for this hanger to work, x = 3.