A pipe that is 3.1 meters long is placed vertically in a pond. Its lowest point is 1.5 meters under the water surface. How far a

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bove the water surface is the top of the pipe? Enter your answer as a decimal in the box.

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amm1812 · Answer 1 · 2021-12-23T17:21:44+03:00

Answer:

1.6 above water

Step-by-step explanation:

Total length of the pipe = length below the water + length above the water

We know the total length of the pipe =3.1 and the length below the water is 1.5 m

3.1 = 1.5 + length above the water

Subtract 1.5 from each side

3.1 -1.5 = 1.5 -1.5 + length above water

1.6 = length above water