Question

A rose bush was 2 feet tall when Candace planted it. The rose bush

grew 1 (1/4) feet per year. The rose bush is now 8 (1/4) feet tall.

Answer 1

5 years

Explanation:

Alr. The equation is:

x= how long the rose bush took to grow

8 1/4=2+1 1/4x

6 1/4=1 1/4x

5=x