document.write( "Question 565302: I need help with a word problem, I have a way to find the solution but it is not the way we were instructed.Below, is a copy of the word problem.
\n" ); document.write( "You plant a 14 inch hemlock tree that grows at a rate of 4 inches per year.You also plant a 8 inch spruce that grows at a rate of 6 inches per year.In how many years will both trees be the same height, and how tall will they be.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I am not requesting the answer, I just need a linear system to solve.
\n" ); document.write( "The way I found how to solve but isn't the way instructed is:
\n" ); document.write( "14+4x=y
\n" ); document.write( "8+6x=y
\n" ); document.write( "I would have to do that equation over and over again to find the correct answer. My teacher would be displeased if I had not used the way instructed.I struggle with word problems and I am going to stay after school to get help. \n" ); document.write( "
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You plant a 14 inch hemlock tree that grows at a rate of 4 inches per year.
\n" ); document.write( "You also plant a 8 inch spruce that grows at a rate of 6 inches per year.
\n" ); document.write( "In how many years will both trees be the same height, and how tall will they be.
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\n" ); document.write( "Let x = no. of yrs for them to be equal
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\n" ); document.write( "Write an expression for each tree (which is what you did)
\n" ); document.write( "Hemlock: 4x + 14
\n" ); document.write( "Spruce: 6x + 8
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\n" ); document.write( "When they are equal
\n" ); document.write( "6x + 8 = 4x + 14
\n" ); document.write( "Find x
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\n" ); document.write( "Then replace x with it's value to find the height of each tree, of course they should be equal. \n" ); document.write( "
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