Question

Margaret is growing two plants in her garden. The

first plant is currently 14 inches tall and is growing 6
inches per week. The second plant is 26 inches tal
and is growing 4 inches per week. How many weeks
will it take for both of the plants to be the same
height? How tall will they be? please explain in word form

Answer 1

Explanation:

First plant =14

rate of growth =6

second plant = 26

rate of growing =4

let x be number of weeks

14+6X = 26+4X

they must be of equal height

2x= 12

x=6 weeks

14+6*6 = 50 inch

26+4*6= 50 inch

6 weeks