Brad grew four in a half inches this year and is now 56 and seven eights inches tall. write and solve an equation to find brads height at the start of the year. show that your answer is reasonable

Brad grew four in a half inches this year and is now 56 and seven eights inches tall. Write and solve an equation to find brads height at the start of the year. Show that your answer is reasonable

52 and 3/8

a. (14,375+570)(5.3) b. 158,417$

step-by-step explanation:

a. you are basically just setting up the equation. f= amount of debt hence 14,375. g= how much she is borrowing from her parents weekly hence 570 and t= the interest on her debt. creating the equation.

b.   14,375+570= 14,945

      14,945 x 5.3 = 79,208.5

      79,208.5 x 2(years) = 158,417(answer)