SOLUTION: The table shows the current heights and average growth rates of two different species of trees. How long will it take for the two trees to be the same height? Tree Species

SOLUTION: The table shows the current heights and average growth rates of two different species of trees. How long will it take for the two trees to be the same height? Tree Species | Curre

Question 269876: The table shows the current heights and average growth rates of two different species of trees. How long will it take for the two trees to be the same height?
Tree Species | Current Height | Annual Growth
A 38 Inches 4 inches
B 45.5 Inches 2.5 Inches
Define Variables, Write an equation.
I would very much appreciate everyone's help!
Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation we need is

step 1 - subtract 38 to get

step 2 - subtract 2.5x to get

step 3 - divide by 1.5 to get

in 5 years they will be the same height
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