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Linear equations word problems

Problem

Ever since Renata moved to her new home, she's been keeping track of the height of the tree outside her window.
H represents the height of the tree (in centimeters), t years since Renata moved in.
H=210+33t
How fast does the tree grow?
  • Your answer should be
  • an integer, like 6
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
  • a multiple of pi, like 12 pi or 2/3 pi
centimeters per year
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