1. What is the predicted height (in feet ) of a tree that produces 88 pounds of oranges Using the equation p-25 = 40/11(h-5).
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I assume p is the variable for pounds?
p - 25 = 40/11(h - 5)
88 - 25 = 40/11(h - 5)
63 = 40/11(h - 5)
693 = 40(h - 5)
693 = 40h - 200
893 = 40h
22.325 feet = height
p - 25 = 40/11(h - 5)
88 - 25 = 40/11(h - 5)
63 = 40/11(h - 5)
693 = 40(h - 5)
693 = 40h - 200
893 = 40h
22.325 feet = height
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Well, if p is the number of pounds of oranges produced and h is the height of the tree, we just need to rearrange the equation and solve for h:
p - 25 = 40/(11(h - 5))
(p-5)(h-5) = 40/11
h - 5 = (40/11(p - 5))
h = (40/11(p - 5)) + 5
Plug in the value for p and you will then know h
p - 25 = 40/(11(h - 5))
(p-5)(h-5) = 40/11
h - 5 = (40/11(p - 5))
h = (40/11(p - 5)) + 5
Plug in the value for p and you will then know h