The change in grandpa Ernie's height each year is equal to 0.6cm.
As given in the question,
Number of years for which grandpa's height is shrinking = 4 years
The total decrease in height after four years is equal to 2.4cm.
Let x represents the decrease in height each year
The required equation to calculate decrease in height each year is given by:
4x = 2.4
⇒ x= 2.4 /4
⇒x = 0.6cm
Therefore, the change in grandpa Ernie's height each year is equal to 0.6cm.
The complete question is :
Grandpa Ernie is shrinking over the past four years his height decreased by a total of 2.4 cm it decrease by the same amount each year what was the change in grandpa Ernie’s height each year.
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