Question

A pole x metres long is broken into two parts. One part is 5 metres long.
1. What is the length of the other part?
2. If the other part is 6 metres long, write an equation and use it to find the value of x.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the other part be y

∴y+5=x

2) If y=6

∴6+5=x

x=11m

Answer 2

Answer:

y+5 =x

other part =11m

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Let the other part be y

∴y+5=x

2) If y=6

∴6+5=x

x=11m