Question

Lawson planted a tree when it was 14 inches tall and it will grow 3 inches per year. Ezra planted a tree when it was 8 inches tall and it will grow 5 inches per year. Determine how many years it will take for the trees to be the same height.

Answer 1

Year 1:

Lawson; 14+3=17

Ezra; 8+5=13

Year 2:

Lawson; 17+3=20

Ezra; 13+5=18

Year 3:

Lawson; 20+3=23

Ezra; 18+5=23