Question

The two forces 132-lb and 88 lbs are applied to opposite ends of a 15 foot lever. How far from the greater force must the fulcrum be placed so that the lever is balanced?

The fulcrum should be. feet from the greater force.

ignore the weights of the lever​

Answer 1

6 feet from the greater force

Explanation:

X = length from greater weight to fulcrum

132X = 88(15-X)

132X = 1320-88X

220X = 1320

X = 6