an algebra question.?

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an algebra question.?

a 20 foot pole extends x feet below ground and 19 feet above ground. Write a linear equation that models the situation.

2006-11-16 12:53:33 · 4 answers · asked by fillojeta a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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x + 19 = 20

2006-11-16 12:56:07 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

20=19+x

2006-11-16 21:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

20=19+x

2006-11-16 20:55:55 · answer #3 · answered by telzey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The total length of the pole is equal to the length of the pole underground and the length of the pole above ground.
The required equation is:
20 = x + 19
This can also be written as
x + 19 = 20
x = 20 -19 (Subtract 19 from both sides)
x = 1

2006-11-16 21:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by Akilesh - Internet Undertaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋