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tiny-tim
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Multiply one equation by a number so that the same amount of F is in both equations … then just subtract the equations … that gets rid of (eliminates) F!
Newton86 said:Found another (easy) way to solve it :)
thin end 1/5* 10= 2
thick end 4/5*10= 8
tiny-tim said:hmm … but where did you get 1/5 and 4/5 from?
Newton86 said:4+1 = 5F
Newton86 said:That make sense :)
1: 0 + xW -10F
2: (10-x)W + 40F then ?