A linear density of a rod of length 16 m is given by p(x)=25sqrt x+4 measured in kilograms per meter, where x is measured in meters from one end of the rod. At what value of x should the rod be cut to form two pieces of equal mass?

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A linear density of a rod of length 16 m is given by p(x)=25sqrt x+4 measured in kilograms per meter, where x is measured in meters from one end of the rod. At what value of x should the rod be cut to form two pieces of equal mass?

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