A block is located at on a frictionless line

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Problem

3\,\text{kg}

block is located at

x=0\,\text{m}

on a frictionless line, and a

5\,\text{kg}

block is located at

x=4\,\text{m}

. What is the position of the center of mass of the two-block system? (a)

1.5\,\text{m}

(b)

3.1\,\text{m}

(c)

2.5\,\text{m}

(d)

2.0\,\text{m}