Question

a tree branch has 5 buds. each day 2 more buds sprout . how many buds are on the tree branch after 5 days. make a t chart

Answer 1

1 day = 2 buds
2 days = 4 buds
3 days = 6 buds
4 days = 8 buds
5 days = 10 buds

Answer 2

Total number of buds on the tree branch after 5 days is:

15

Explanation:

A tree branch has 5 buds.

Each day 2 more buds sprout.

i.e. After Day 1 number of buds=5+2=7

After Day 2 number of buds=7+2=9

After Day 3 number of buds=9+2=11

After Day 4 number of buds=11+2=13

After Day 5 number of buds=13+2=15

Hence, Total number of buds on the tree branch after 5 days is:

15