In garden pam plants the seed 1 3/4 in. below the ground. After one month the tomato plant has grown a total of 11 1/2 in. How many inches is the plant above the ground?

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Jackie Shephard · Answer 1 · 2021-10-21T12:48:58+0000

Answer:

4 1/4

Explanation:

Turn the mixed numbers in to improper fractions.

find least common denominator.

Subtract them.

Then turn your answer back into a mixed number and you have how much the plant is above the ground which is 4 1/4