Question

Jennifer has a new sister named Chloe. Chloe is 16 months old and 80 cm long. Jenifers mom who is a pediatrician has been checking Chloe’s growth. Assume that Chloe grows at a constant rate of 4 cm every two months. Write an equation to find represent Chloe’s growth overtime.
X equals the number of months and why equals number of centimeters

Answer 1

Answer: y = 4x + 80

Step-by-step explanation:

It's important to write down what you know.

For example, I'd write that she grows 4 cm every 2 months. I'd also write that she's already 80 cm.

We also know that X is the months and Y is the centimeters, so therefore...

Let x = number of months

Let y = length in centimeters

"Let" statements are important to keep your information organized.

Now, put all the information together.

We know the number of months and "4" need together, as they correlate. This gives us 4x. We also know she's ALREADY 80, which would go along with the amount she's grown. This gives us 4x+80. We know "y" represents the total, which is y=4x+80.

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