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A newborn boa constrictor measures 18 inches long. An adult boa constrictor measures 9 times the length of the newborn plus 2 inches. How long is the adult?

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Length of adult boat constrictor = 164 inches

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A newborn boa constrictor measures 18 inches long. An adult boa constrictor measures-example-1
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Answer:

  • 164 inches

Explanation:

A newborn - n, adult - a

Given:

  • n = 18 in
  • a = 9n + 2

Find a:

  • a = 9*18 + 2 = 164 in
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