this can be solved by generating 2 equations
let
x be the length of the shorter tree
y is the length of the longer tree
the dollar tree is 1 foot shorter than five times the height of the smaller tree.
Y – 1 = 5x
X + y = 60
Solving the two equation simultaneously
X = 9.8 ft
Y = 51.2 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
The taller tree is 1 foot shorter than five times the height of the smaller tree.
Let the height of smaller tree be h in foot.
Height of taller tree = 5h -1
If she's stacked the shortest tree on top of the taller tree they would be a total of 60 inches tall.
That is h + 5h -1 = 5 foots
6h -1 = 5
6h = 6
h = 1 foot
Height of taller tree = 5h -1 = 5 x 1 - 1 = 4 foot
Height of tall tree = 4 foot
Height of shorter tree = 1 foot
