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A whole brick is balanced with 3/4 pound and 3/4 brick. What is the weight of the whole brick ? Use a visual solution process
Ms. Sue
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bobpursley
Exactly what does "balanced" mean? if you mean equal mass, then
B=1lb+.75B
which immediatley means that 1/4 brick is one lb.

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