Problema Solution
On one side of a scale there are 6 blocks, 3 weighing 2 grams each and 3 weighing x grams each. The scale is balanced if 5 blocks weighing x grams each are placed on the other side of the scale. How much does each of the unknown blocks weigh?
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weight on left side = weight on right side
6 + 3x = 5x
6 = 2x
x= 3 g