Question

In high school Sam grew from 60 inches tall to 74 inches tall. What was Sam's change in height during high school? Write the calculation that determines that change.

Answer 1

1. 14 inches

2. Change in Sam's height = final height - initial height

Explanation:

Step 1:

Data obtained from the question:

Sam's initial height = 60 inches

Sam's final height = 74 inches

Change in Sam's height =?

Step 2:

Determination of the change in Sam's height. This is illustrated below:

Change in Sam's height = final height - initial height

Change in Sam's height = 74 - 60

Change in Sam's height = 14 inches

Therefore, the change in Sam's height during high school is 14 inches

The calculation that determine the change in Sam's height is given by:

Change in Sam's height = final height - initial height

Answer 2

Explanation:

Sam grew from 60 inches tall to 74 inches tall

Sam change in height = 74 inches - 60 inches = 14 inches

The calculation that determines the change = Sam final high school height (74 inches) - Sam initial height ( 60 inches )