Mass places o that it is in equilibrium

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Homework Statement



A mass,M, is fixed at a position of 3m. Another mass, 2M, is fixed at the position -1m. What position(s) can a third mass, 3M, be placed so that it is in equilibrium.

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The only thing I could think of is M(3)+2M(-1)+3Mx=0

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I tried the center of mass equation and got the same wrong answer.
 
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So that what is in equilibrium? I believe you are missing part of the question.