Two boys want to use a seesaw and they need to move the seesaw so that their weights will balance out. The formula is given by w1 • d1 = w2 • d2 where w1 = weight of the first boy, d1 = distance of the first boy from the fulcrum, w2 = weight of the second boy, and d2 = distance of the second boy from the fulcrum. Rewrite the formula to solve for d2. Show all steps in your work.

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anonymous · Answer

pweez >.> ??

anonymous · Answer

all you need to do is solve for d2...its simple algebra. What are you stuck on?

anonymous · Answer

like every thing... i was put into gifted algebra but i need to be in intensive! >.<  -_-'

isaiah.feynman · Answer

This algebra is not gifted at all, its ordinary!

anonymous · Answer

then idk wats goin on.... mea...

isaiah.feynman · Answer

Use all you know about algebra to solve for d2.

anonymous · Answer

ok i guess let me look at it more.... can i mssg u if i get stuck again?

isaiah.feynman · Answer

Just calm and look at it, its not for people with high IQ's its basic!

anonymous · Answer

lol @Isaiah.Feynman, kass you need to solve for your d2 in the same way you would solve for x here: 2x=5*1

anonymous · Answer

-_- omg thats how i had it....

isaiah.feynman · Answer

See it now? not gifted.

anonymous · Answer

Hi,

w1 • d1 = w2 • d2

Answer: x1•d1/w2 = d2