Question

Choose and evaluate an exponential expression that models the situation.A 1-inch vine begins tripling its length every week. After the first week, the length of the vine is3 inches. After the second week, the length is 9 inches. If this growth pattern continues, howlong will the vine be in 6 weeks?See image below for answer options.

Answer 1

The pattern is:

3

3x3

3x3x3

and so on

So it's 3^6 = 729

Answer: the second option