Question

You plant an 8-inch-tall tomato plant that grows 5 inches taller each week. On the same day, you plant a 14-inch-tall tomato plant that grows 3.5 inches taller each week. Graph a system of equations that represents the heights y (in inches) of the plants after x weeks. Use the graph to solve the system.

Answer 1

Answer:

(4, 28)

Explanation:

Required equations are:

y = 5x + 8

y = 3.5x + 14

The graphical solution is given below

Answer 2

• (4, 28)

Explanation:

Required equations are:

• y = 5x + 8
• y = 3.5x + 14

The graphical solution is given below