Question

miguel has a box containing three tools with a total mass of 8 kilograms. one tool has a mass of 4 kilograms, and another tool has a mass of 2 kilograms

Answer 1

To determine the mass of the third tool, we can use the information provided.

We know the total mass of the tools is 8 kilograms, and two of the tools have the following masses:

- Tool 1: 4 kg
- Tool 2: 2 kg

Let's denote the mass of the third tool as \( x \) kilograms.

We can set up the equation:

\[
4 \text{ kg} + 2 \text{ kg} + x = 8 \text{ kg}
\]

Now, we can simplify this:

\[
6 \text{ kg} + x = 8 \text{ kg}
\]

To find \( x \), subtract 6 kg from both sides:

\[
x = 8 \text{ kg} - 6 \text{ kg}
\]
\[
x = 2 \text{ kg}
\]

Therefore, the mass of the third tool is 2 kilograms.

To summarize, Miguel's tools have the following masses:

- Tool 1: 4 kg
- Tool 2: 2 kg
- Tool 3: 2 kg