I need help on these please

What is the best way to answer questions with a x expression in the question. for example 3x + 10x=?

Aflagpole broke in a storm. it was originally 8 1 81 feet tall. 2 8 28 feet are still sticking straight out of the ground, where it snapped, but the remaining piece has hinged over and touches the ground some distance away. how far away is the end of the pole from the base of the pole along the ground?

Point r divides in the ratio 1 : 5. if the coordinates of e and f are (4, 8) and (11, 4), respectively, what are the coordinates of r to two decimal places?