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A tree planted today has a height of 5 feet and grows one foot per month. Is the height of the tree a function of the number of months? If so, is it a linear or a non-linear function?

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Answer:

Liner function

x = 5 + n

Explanation:

Given:

Height of tree = 5 ft

Grow per month = 1 ft

Find:

Equation:

Computation:

Assume;

New height of tree x

Number of month = n

x = 5 + 1(n)

x = 5 + n

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