Question

( Fulcrum )

Weight 1 = 150 lb.
Weight 2= 450 lb.
Distance 1 = 15 ft
Distance 2 ?

So I got an answer of 11 1/4

but I have no idea if im even right and I took an answer from the book which is in the photo and can be used as an example. Help please?

Answer 1

Answer: distance 2 = 5 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

weight₁ x distance₁ = weight₂ x distance₂

  150    ×     15         =    450    ×    d₂

        2250              =           450d

                          5   =   d₂