A small tree was planted at a height of 8 feet. The tree has been planted for 14 months, and is now 51.4 feet tall. Which equation could be used to find x, the average number of feet the tree grew each month?

A.

14x + 8 = 51.4

B.

14x + 51.4 = 8

C.

8x + 14 = 51.4

D.

51.4x + 8 = 14

Question

A small tree was planted at a height of 8 feet. The tree has been planted for 14 months, and is now 51.4 feet tall. Which equation could be used to find x, the average number of feet the tree grew each month?







  A. 

 14x + 8 = 51.4


  
  B. 

 14x + 51.4 = 8


  
  C. 

 8x + 14 = 51.4


  
  D. 

 51.4x + 8 = 14

jhonyy9 · Answer

what is your opinion please and why ?

nautika27 · Answer

i thought b am i wrong

jhonyy9 · Answer

so bc. x is the average number of feet the tree grew each 14 month  so from this result that 14x need contening this equation surelly - agree you this ?

jhonyy9 · Answer

why b. do you can explain it me please ?