first piece --- x m
2nd piece --- (1/2)x m
x + (1/2)x = 3
double each term
2x + x = 6
3x = 6
x = 2
state the conclusion
A pole of height is a 3m is struck by a speeding car and breaks into two pieces such that the first piece is 1/2 second find the length of both pieces.
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This question is saying find length of both pieces not one piece and the answer is 1 m and 2 m