Equilibrium 15833

Two boys of masses 40 kg and 50 kg want to make a swing out of a log 3.6 m long. How far from either end must he support it, so they are in equilibrium?
How can this be calculated with a single equation? And calculate the rest.

Correct answer:

a =  2 m
b =  1.6 m

Step-by-step explanation:




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