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Rosa and Kyle solve problems using blocks of five different colors.
white red, yellow, blue, and purple. All blocks of the same color
weigh the same amount. Each white block weighs 2 ounces.
The table shows the numbers and colors of
blocks needed on each side to balance the pan.
Determine the weights of the other blocks.
Balanced Pan
Left Side
Right Side
6 white
3 red
1 blue 3 white and 4 red
1. How much does 1 red block weigh? Explain
4 blue
1 yellow
white,
red
1 white, 1 red.
1 blue, 1 yellow
2 purple
2. What is the weight of 1 blue block, b?