In the equation \(1.5x + 54 = h\), the variable \(x\) represents the number of years since the tree was planted.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. The \(x\) represents the number of years since the tree was planted.
Multiple Choice Question
Marco planted a tree that was 54 inches tall several years ago. The tree has grown at a rate of approximately 1.5 inches per year. Marco uses this equation to calculate the tree’s height, "H"
.
1.5x + 54 = h
What does the x
represent in this equation?
A.
The
represents the tree’s growth each year.
B.
The
represents the height of the tree today.
C.
The
represents the number of years since the tree was planted.
D.
The
represents the starting height of the tree.
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