Ramonita measured the height of a tree to be 11 feet. One month later, she measured the tree to be 11.75 feet tall. Two months a

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Ramonita measured the height of a tree to be 11 feet. One month later, she measured the tree to be 11.75 feet tall. Two months a

fter the initial measurement, the tree was 12.50 feet tall. Assuming the tree continues to grow at the same rate, write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line that represents the height of the tree after x months. Which equation correctly models the situation?

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DedPeter [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-17T03:43:03+03:00

DedPeter [7]3 years ago

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Hi.

To formally answer your question:

D. y = 0.75<em>x</em> + 11

We can prove this by substituting <em>x</em> with 1 (the initial measurement)

y = 0.75(1) + 11 = 11.75

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