the expression 1.5t + 20 predicts the height in centimeters of a plant t days from today.What is the predicted height of the plant 5 days from today?

Respuesta :

[tex]1.5(5)+20\\7.5+20\\27.5[/tex]

27.5 centimeters.

Answer: 27.5 centimeters


Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The expression 1.5t + 20 predicts the height in centimeters of a plant 't' days from today.

To find the predicted height of the plant 5 days from today, substitute t=5 in the given expression , we get

The predicted height of the plant=1.5(5)+20 centimeters

⇒The predicted height of the plant=7.5+20 centimeters

⇒The predicted height of the plant=27.5 centimeters