the table shows the height of a plant at each month. Use the table to answer the questions. (Use the Desmos graphing calculator to do this problem.)
number of months | height of plant (in)
1 | 2.3
2 | 3.6
3 | 5.2
4 | 4.9
5 | 7.3
6 | 7.6
7 | 8.0
b) How tall can we expect the plant to be after 13 months?
To find out how tall we can expect the plant to be after 13 months, we can plot the data points on a graph using the Desmos graphing calculator and then use the graph to make predictions.
1. Open the Desmos graphing calculator (you can search for "Desmos" in your preferred search engine).
2. In the calculator, click on the "+" button in the top left corner to add a new expression.
3. In the new expression, type the points in the table as ordered pairs (month, height) separated by commas. For example, type: (1, 2.3), (2, 3.6), (3, 5.2), etc.
4. Press the Enter key or click outside of the expression box to plot the points on the graph.
5. Look for any patterns or trends in the points on the graph.
6. Once you have plotted the points and observed any trends, estimate the height of the plant after 13 months by extending the pattern or trend on the graph. Based on the graph and the data points, you can make an educated estimate of the plant's height after 13 months.
Note: The actual values on the graph may not be visible or precise, but you can use the general trend to approximate the height after 13 months.
Remember, this is an estimate based on the data provided, and the actual growth of the plant may vary.