The equation to represent the relationship of the weights shown on the scale s
The weights are given as:
The total weight on one side, where there are 4 small squares and 3 large squares is:
The total weight on the other side, where there are 2 small squares, 2 large squares and 1 triangle is:
The weight of the triangle is x.
So, we have:
The weights on both sides are equal, because the scale is balanced.
So, we have:
Hence, the equation is
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Answer:
There is a picture below of the number line with the numbers, plotted.
Step-by-step explanation:
For the 2 3/8, you would simply go to 2 and count 3 to the right becuase there are 8 points for each whole number to the next. It's pretty hard to explain sorry. For 1 3/4, you would make the denominator 8, so multiply it by 2. When we do this, we multiply both the numerator and denominator. What is done to one must be done to the other. 3*2 to get 6. 4*2 to get 8. So, 3/4 becomes 6/8. Now, we can go to 1, and count 6 points to the right to get to 1 3/4.
