Question

Tim is three inches taller than Emily. Emily is 60 inches tall. Set up an equation that uses an unknown,x, for Tim's height. Then solve the equation and find Tim's height.

Answer 1

Given that Tim is three inches taller than Emily. Emily is 60 inches tall

To Determine: an equation that uses an unknown,x, for Tim's height, and solve the equation, and find Tim's height

Solution:

If x represents Tim's height, then

`x=3+60`
`x=63`

Hence, Tim's height is 63 inches