Question

The height, h, of a plant (in inches) w weeks since it was planted is represented by the equation h=1.2w+3. How many weeks will it take the plant to reach one foot?

Answer 1

Answer:

7.5 weeks

Step-by-step explanation:

If you want to find out how long it take for the plant to reach a foot you set up the equation like so:

12=1.2w+3

and solve from there.

12=1.2w+3                       Subrtact 3 from both sides

9=1.2w                             Divide by 1.2 to isolate w

7.5=w                              Answer is 7.5 weeks

Answer 2

ANSWER:

7.5 weeks

I hope this helps!