Question

Ms. Boucher has a cactus at home that grows 4.5 centimeters (cm) every week. It is now 12 cm. In how many weeks will it reach 48 cm?
1) Variable for the unknown
2) Equation that represents the WORD PROBLEM
3) Solve for the unknown, include label

Answer 1

X=8 :)) really easy I think but here ya go

Answer 2

Answer:

1. 4.5x

2. 4.5x+12=48

3. x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

4.5(8)+12=48

36+12=48

48=48