Question

You grew 3.8 inches since last year. If you are 61.2 inches tall now, how tall were you a year ago? Write and solve an equation.

Answer 1

height + 3.8 = 61.2

subtract 3.8 on each side

height +3.8 - 3.8 = 61.2 - 3.8

height = 57.4

Last year you were 57.4 inches