Balance Scales

March 27, 2008

People can balance on a see saw.

Now can you balance bricks?
2 out 10 balances with 1 out 20.
2 x 10 = 1 x 20

1 x 12 = 3 x 4

Can you figure out more pairs of factors?

How about some linear combinations?



How much does a person weigh?