Question: In order to find the distance x such that the weights are balanced on the lever shown in Fig. 1.16, the equation 210(3x) = 55.3x

In order to find the distance x such that the weights are balanced on the lever shown in Fig. 1.16, the equation 210(3x) = 55.3x + 38.5(8.25 − 3x) must be solved. Find x. (3 is exact.)

210 N 1 + 3x 55.3 N X 8.25 m Fig. 1.16

210 N 1 + 3x 55.3 N X 8.25 m Fig. 1.16 38.5 N

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