Algebra-1

To determine the current height of the tree, we can set up an equation.

Let x be the current height of the tree.

The tree grows 2.5 inches every month, and in 7 months, the total growth will be: 2.5 inches/month × 7 months

After 5 months, the tree will be 50 inches tall. So, the current height plus the total growth equals 50 inches.

We can set up the equa...