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Consider the following formula used to estimate height, h, of a seedling after w weeks since planting:


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Answer:

Option B.
w=5h-8

Explanation:

we have


h=((1)/(5))w+((8)/(5))

Solve for w

That means ----> isolate the variable w

Multiply by 5 both sides to remove the fraction


5h=w+8

subtract 8 both sides


5h-8=w+8-8


5h-8=w

Rewrite


w=5h-8

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