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The equation 8m+3=75 models how many months, m, it takes a tree to reach a height of 75 inches after being potted. If the tree grows the same number of inches each month, how many months does it take the tree to reach a height of 75 inches?

A.72 months
B.25 months
C.9 months
D.8 months

User Jio
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Answer:

9 months

Explanation:

8m + 3 = 75

-3 -3

8m = 72

/8 /8

m = 9

In 9 months the tree will be 75 inches tall

User Ghyath Darwish
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