Question

Elisas hair was 12 inches long after her last haircut. Since then it has grown 1/2 inch each month . Elisas hair is now 15 inches long. How many months has it been since her last haircut?

Which equation models this situation?

A. 1/2x + 15=12
B. 12-1/2x=15
C. 1/2x+12=15
D. 2x+12=15

Answer 1

Explanation:

C. 6 months

1/2x+12=15

1/2x=3

x=6

Answer 2

C. 1/2x+12=15

Explanation: