1. A tree 5 ft tall grows an average of 8 in. each year. Which equation models the trees height h after x years?

A) H = - 8x - 5

B) H = 8x - 5

C) H = - 8x + 5

D) H = 8x + 5

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Santos Carr

6 November, 22:15

1. A tree 5 ft tall grows an average of 8 in. each year. Which equation models the trees height h after x years?

A) H = - 8x - 5

B) H = 8x - 5

C) H = - 8x + 5

D) H = 8x + 5

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Brendan · Answer 1

Well we know that it grows 8 in a year. so after 1 year has grown 1 * 8 and after 2 years 2 * 8 and after 3 years 3 * 8 and so on. since x is the year we can say 8x. but it starts with 5 ft so we add in the 5 to get h.

h = 8x + 5

1. A tree 5 ft tall grows an average of 8 in. each year. Which equation models the trees height h after x years?A) H = - 8x - 5B) H = 8x - 5C) H = - 8x + 5D) H = 8x + 5

1. A tree 5 ft tall grows an average of 8 in. each year. Which equation models the trees height h after x years?

A) H = - 8x - 5

B) H = 8x - 5

C) H = - 8x + 5

D) H = 8x + 5