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This hanger is in balance. There are two labeled weights of 8 grams and 20 grams.The four circles each have the same weight.

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Answer:

each circle weight 3 grams

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This hanger is in balance. There are two labeled weights of 8 grams and 20 grams.The four circles each have the same weight.

what is the weight of each circle.​

My answer:

Let x is the the weight of the circle

Because this hanger is in balance, so we can form the equation:

20 = 8 + 4x

<=> 4x = 20-8

<=> 4x = 12

<=> x = 3

So each circle weight 3 grams

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