SOLUTION: A tree in Lashonda's backyard is 61 centimeters high. The tree grows 8 centimeters each month. Within the first month of planting it, Lashonda trimmed 3 centimeters off its height.

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Question 1169879: A tree in Lashonda's backyard is 61 centimeters high. The tree grows 8 centimeters each month. Within the first month of planting it, Lashonda trimmed 3 centimeters off its height. She has not trimmed the tree since then. How long has the tree been growing?

(a) Write an equation to help answer the question above.
Choose the correct form below and fill in the blanks using only 61, 8, and 3.
(The variable is used to represent the number of months.)


(b) Write an expression to help answer the question above.
Choose the correct form below and fill in the blanks using only 61, 8, and 3.


(c) How long has Lashonda's tree been growing?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=8*m-3
61=8m-3
m=8 months.