Question

A small tree was planted at a height of 8 feet. The tree has been planted for 15 months, and is now 57.5 feet tall. Which equation could be used to find x, the average number of feet the tree grew each month?
A.
15x + 8 = 57.5

B.
15x + 57.5 = 8

C.
8x + 15 = 57.5

D.
57.5x + 8 = 15

Answer 1

The answer is C. 8x + 15 = 57.5