Question

Triangle weigh 6, how much does square weigh, this is a balanced hanger

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

set triangles as x and squares as y

x+3y=4x+y, now plug in 6 for each triangle

6+3y=4(6)+y, solve for the weight of the squares

3y-y=24-6

2y=18

y=9, each sqaure weighs 9 units