Center of Gravity/ Seesaw problem?

[laneybaney]

Homework Statement

A large wooden beam weighs 820 N and is 3.2 m long. the beam's CG is 1.4 m from one end. two workers carry it away. If they lift the beam at its ends, what part of the weight does each worker lift?

Homework Equations

Tcw=Tccw
F*l=F*l

The Attempt at a Solution

I tried drawing out the picture and doing

1.4(x)= 1.8(y)
I realize you can't have two variables so I'm very confused

Any help is apreciated!

 

[SammyS]

Homework Statement

A large wooden beam weighs 820 N and is 3.2 m long. the beam's CG is 1.4 m from one end. two workers carry it away. If they lift the beam at its ends, what part of the weight does each worker lift?

Homework Equations

Tcw=Tccw
F*l=F*l

The Attempt at a Solution

I tried drawing out the picture and doing

1.4(x)= 1.8(y)
I realize you can't have two variables so I'm very confused

Any help is appreciated!

Hello laneybaney. Welcome to PF !

From what you set up, I take it that one worked lifts with a force, x, and the other lifts with a force of y .

There's one more equation you need so that you can solve two equations in two unknowns.

What must the sum x+y be equal to ?