on one side of the scale lies a brick. on the other side lies a half brick and a 3/4 pound weight. if the scale is balanced what is the weight of the brick?

Question

Need help with my math homework. not doing very well in class.

Answer 1

x=weight of the brick

x=(1/2)x+3/4

x-(1/2)x=3/4

(1/2)x=3/4

multiply both sides by 2

x=6/4

x=1 1/2 pounds is the weight of the brick