Question

Refer to the table shown. If the pattern continues what algebraic expression can be used to find the plants height for any month? What will be the plants height at 12 months?

Answer 1

Every one month, the plant grows 3 inches.

If you multiply one month by 12, you get 12 months.

Now if the plant grows 3 inches each month, and you are trying to find it’s height at 12 months multiply 3 and 12.

3 x 12 = 36 inches, which is your answer.

Answer 2

Answer:Answer is 36 inches high.

Explanation:

Each term is 3 times the number of months. So, the

expression is 3n.

3 3(12) n

Replace n with 12.

36

At the end of 12 months, the plant will be 36 inches high.