Question

b. cross out the same weights on each side until x is alone. what is the total weight that you crossed out on each side?

Explanation:

To solve this, we assume the left side has \( x + 2 \) (for example, \( x \) plus 2 units) and the right side has \( 4 \) (or some value). To isolate \( x \), we cross out the same weight from both sides. If the extra weight on the left (besides \( x \)) is 2, we cross out 2 from each side. So the total weight crossed out on each side is 2 (assuming the initial setup has \( x + 2 \) on left and 4 on right, crossing out 2 from each to get \( x = 2 \)).

Answer:

2 (assuming typical balance scale problem with \( x + 2 \) on one side and 4 on the other, crossing out 2 from each side)