Question

how many socks weigh the same as one oven mitt?
one oven mitt weighs the same as
socks.

Explanation:

Step1: Set up weight equality

Let $m$ = weight of 1 mitt, $s$ = weight of 1 sock.
From the balance: $2m = 4s$

Step2: Solve for 1 mitt's sock equivalent

Divide both sides by 2:
$\frac{2m}{2} = \frac{4s}{2}$
Simplify to get $m = 2s$

Answer:

2