Question

Each triangle weighs 2.5 pounds, each circle weighs 3 pounds and x represents the weight of each square, what is the weight of the square?

Answer 1

ANSWER:

0.25 pounds

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Answer 2

0.25 pounds

Explanation:

You set up an equation with the given information:

1. 4x+2(2.5)+2(3)=2x+1(2.5)+3(3)
2. Multiply: 4x+5+6=2x+2.5+9
3. Add: 4x+11=2x+11.5
4. Subtract: 4x=2x+0.5
5. Subract: 2x=0.5
6. Divide: x=0.25

Now check your work:

1. 4(0.25)+2(2.5)+2(3)=2(0.25)+1(2.5)+3(3)
2. Multiply: 1+5+6=0.5+2.5+9
3. Add: 12=12