ALGEBRA I-UNIT #2- BRAIN TEASERS-DAY #39-(11/10/15)
Brain Teaser- "Pole in the Lake"
There is a pole in a lake. One-half of the pole is in the ground, another one-third is underwater, and 12 feet is above the water line. How long is the pole?
HINT: Use the problem solving strategy of drawing a picture to help you!!! You might be able to even create and equations to help you!!! What fraction of the pole is above the water?
HINT: Use the problem solving strategy of drawing a picture to help you!!! You might be able to even create and equations to help you!!! What fraction of the pole is above the water?