Question

write an equation that represents the weights on the hanger. + = 2 a 1 9

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze left side weights

Left side has 2 \(a\)s and 1, so total is \(2a + 1\).

Step2: Analyze right side weights

Right side has 9 (count the 1s: 5 + 4? Wait, no, looking at the hanger: left has two \(a\)s and one 1, right has 5 + 4? Wait, no, the right side: first column 5 (1s) and second column 4? Wait, no, the image: left hanger: two \(a\)s and one 1. Right hanger: let's count the 1s. First vertical stack: 5 (1s), second: 4? Wait, no, the numbers given: 2, a, 1, 9. So left: \(2a + 1\), right: 9. So equation is \(2a + 1 = 9\).

Answer:

\(2a + 1 = 9\)