Question

The total weight of the shape blocks on both sides of Michael's pan balance equals 30 grams. Circles weigh 5 grams, squares weigh 10 grams, and triangles weigh 3 grams. The right side has a circle and a square. How many triangles are on the left side?

Answer 1

There would be 5 triangles on the other side

Explanation:

If the right side has 1 circle and 1 square, that would mean that there is 5g+10g=15g weight on the right side

In total, there is 30g, and we already have 15

We can use the equation 15+3x=30, and by solving, the answer would be 5 triangles.

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