A tree planted today has a height of 5 feet and grows one foot each month. 1. Is the height of the tree a function of the number of months? Explain your reasoning. 2.

Answer 1

Tree planted today ---> height = H = 5 feet

the tree grows 1 foot each month so

The height of the tree in one month is: H = 5 + 1 = 6 feet

The height of the tree in two months is: H = 5 + 2 = 7 feet

So H = 5 + x