Answer: 8 + 2.25x = 35
Step-by-step explanation: When you bought the tree it was already 8 feet tall. each year you have it, which is what x represents after putting 2.25 in front of x. it would somehow equal 35. 1st year 2.25 2nd year 4.5 3rd year 6.75 4th year 9 so on and so forth.