Question

THE LANDSCAPER IS PLANTING A TREE THAT IS NOW 55 CM TALL. THE TREE WILL GROW 4 CM PER MONTH FOR X MONTHS. THE TREE WILL GROW TO BE AT MOST Y CM TALL. WRITE AN INEQUALITY SHOWING THIS RELATIONSHIP.

Answer 1

Answer: 55cm + X*4cm < Y.

Explanation:

The initial height of the tree is 55cm

The tree will grow 4cm per month, for X months.

then the height of the tree is the initial height, plus X times 4cm

H = 55cm + X*4cm

If Y is the maximum height that this tree can grow, then we can write the inequality as:

H < Y.

55cm + X*4cm < Y.