Question

Ashley is keeping track of the growth of a bamboo plant. When she purchased the plant last month its height was 8.75 inches. Its height today is 9.5 inches. Assuming that the growth rate remains unchanged, which equation models the height of the bamboo plant after x months of growth? Using the graph, estimate the height of the plant in 6 months.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Amount by which the plant gre in one month = 9.5 - 8.75 = 0.75

Amount by which it will grow in x months = x * 0.75

The hegiht of the plant after 6 months = amount it will grow by in 6 months + current heigt = 0.75x + 8.75

Hence answer is

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