Pole length

The pole's base is 1/3 to the bottom of the pond, 1/4 is submerged, and one meter protrudes above the surface. How long does the stake have to be cut?

Final Answer:

x =  2.4 m

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+4x+1=x  x/3+x/4+1=x  5x=12  x=512=2.4  x=512=2.4=512 m=2.4 m



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