Two men are carrying a ladder of length 1 by supporting it at its ends. At what distance x from one end must a can of paint, of mass 1/4 of that of the ladder, be suspended so that the men carry equal loads?

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Two men are carrying a ladder of length 1 by supporting it at its
ends. At what distance x from one end must a can of paint, of
mass 1/4 of that of the ladder, be suspended so that the men
carry equal loads?
Transcribed Image Text:Two men are carrying a ladder of length 1 by supporting it at its ends. At what distance x from one end must a can of paint, of mass 1/4 of that of the ladder, be suspended so that the men carry equal loads?
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