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What is the weight of a square if a triangle weighs 1 gram? Explain your reasoning

What is the weight of a square if a triangle weighs 1 gram? Explain your reasoning-example-1
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On the left side we have a triangle and two squares and on the right side we have 3 triangles an a square, since they are on a balance, they should weight the same.

On the left side we have 1 gram (because of the triangle) an two squares, so we can write 1 + 2x (x is the weight of a square)

On the right side we have 3 grams ( because of the three triangles) and one square, so we can write 3 + x (x is the weight of a square)

Since they are both the same:

1 + 2x = 3 + x

Solving for x:

1 + 2x = 3 + x

2x - x = 3 - 1

x = 2

Answer:

A square weights 2 grams

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