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The graph shows the height in inches, h, of a palm tree t months after it has been planted.

ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS PLS!!!!
a. Write an equation that describes the relationship between h and t.

b. After how many months will the bamboo plant be 75 inches tall? Show or explain your reasoning.

The graph shows the height in inches, h, of a palm tree t months after it has been-example-1
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The first one is 3 inches and the second one is 75 inches
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Answer:

a: t will increase 3 inches (per each increase in h) per month.

b: It will take 24 months to reach 75 inches.

Explanation:

b:

y = m(x) + b

y = 3(x) + 3

75 = 3(x) + 3

75 = 3(24) + 3

75 = 72 + 3

75 = 75

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