Question

In this hanger, the weight of the triangle is x and the weight of the square is y.

Write an equation using x and y to represent the hanger.

Answer 1

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Answer:

x +3y = 4x +y

Explanation:

Apparently, the "hanger" is in balance between its left side, which weighs x+3y, and it right side, which weighs 4x+y. We can represent this balance by ...

x +3y = 4x +y