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Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?

Solve the equation below: (x+4)/6x=1/x a. x=2 b. x=0,2 c. x=-2 d. x=0,-2

1.based of the diagrams what is the the value of x? 2.how would you verify your answer for x