Okay so here is the question. I need help finding the answer.

*You have 3 coins and a pan balance scale. The coins are alike in appearance, but you know that one of them is counterfeit and lighter than the other two. Explain in detail how you would find the counterfeit coin in just ONE weighing.*

Steven has 9 gold coins that are
identical in appearance. However, one
coin is counterfeit and weighs slightly
less than the others. Using a balance
scale, how can he find the counterfeit
coin in just two weighings?

will someone please explain how to solve this problem

there are 8 silver coins and one counterfeit coin that looks like a silver coin but actually weighs slightly less than the others.
by using a balance scale to compare coins (or groups of coins), how can you determine the counterfeit coin with just 2 weighings???

i shall give the first person to solve and explain the answer, best answer!

I have 9 gold coins that are identical in appearance. However, one is counterfeit and weighs slightly less. Using a balance scale, how can I find the counterfeit coin in just two weighings?

You have 12 identicle looking coins but one is actually counterfeit. The coin that is counterfeit is either HEAVIER or LIGHTER than the other 11 coins that all weigh the same amount. Your cahllenge is : Using the balance scale just THREE times, you must identify the coin that is counterfeit and wether it is heavier or lighter than the other 11 coins

the question says steven has 9 gold coins that are identical in appearance. However, one coin is counterfeit and weighs slightly less than the others. Using a balance scale, how can he find the counterfeit coin in just two weighing.? can anyone help me solve this because it is due tomorrow and thanks.

A man was given eight pound coins. howerver, one of them was fake and he did not know if the fake coin weight more or less than the other coin. what is the minimum number of weighings that it would take to guarantee him finding the counterfeit coin? Assume a balance scale is used.