personneedshelp
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Two years ago, Matt planted two trees. Tree X was 24 inches tall when planted, and Tree Y was 40 inches tall when planted. If Tree X grows at a rate of 8 inches per year, and Tree Y grows at a rate of 6 inches per year, after how many more years will Tree X be as tall as Tree Y?
So far, I have the following: Let b = current height of Tree X
24 + 16 = b
b = 40 inches
Let m = current height of Tree Y
40 + 12 = m
m = 52 inches
Let g = height difference between Tree X and Tree Y
52 - 40 = g
g = 12 inches
I know the answer is 6 years with a total height for both trees of 88 inches, but after doing the above, I can't figure out how to write the rest of it.
Thank you for your help!
So far, I have the following: Let b = current height of Tree X
24 + 16 = b
b = 40 inches
Let m = current height of Tree Y
40 + 12 = m
m = 52 inches
Let g = height difference between Tree X and Tree Y
52 - 40 = g
g = 12 inches
I know the answer is 6 years with a total height for both trees of 88 inches, but after doing the above, I can't figure out how to write the rest of it.
Thank you for your help!
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