A gardener is planting two types of trees:

Type A is 8 feet tall and grows at a rate of 20 inches per year.

Type B is 5 feet tall and grows at a rate of 23 inches per year.

Algebraically determine exactly how many years it will take for these trees to be the same height.

Question

Emilee Schmidt

9 May, 03:14

+4

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Carter Chase · Answer 1

1.15 years

Step-by-step explanation:

to get the answer you divide 23 by 20 to get the answer which is equal to 1.15 years.

A gardener is planting two types of trees:Type A is 8 feet tall and grows at a rate of 20 inches per year.Type B is 5 feet tall and grows at a rate of 23 inches per year.Algebraically determine exactly how many years it will take for these trees to be the same height.