ground level to tip of torch the statue liberty and pedestal 92.99 meters tall. The pedestal is 0.89 meter taller than statue.How tall is statue?

Question

This is a " write a two step equation problem and solve it "

Answer 1

Let x = height of the statue alone

Then the pedestal is x + .89

 

The height of statue plus pedestal = x + (x + .89) = 92.99

Collect terms and subtract .89 from each side

2x = 92.1

x= 46. 05