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A tree is 7 ft tall when it is planted and this type of tree grows two feet per year. How tall will the tree be in 6 years? How long will it take for the tree to reach 44ft?

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2x+7=?

X=6

2(6)+7=

12+7=19

In six years, the tree will be 19ft

2x+7=44

Minus seven on both sides

2x=37

Divide two from both sides

X=18.5

Thus, it will take 18 and a half years for the tree to reach 44ft

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