let h represent the height of the Colossos roller coaster. Explain why h - 13 = 184 and h - 34 = 163 are equivalent equations. Then explain the meaning of the solution.

Answer 1

The two equations are equivalent because they both represent the same value, which is the height of the Colossos roller coaster. The solution, h = 197, means that the height of the Colossos roller coaster is 197 feet.