in october, diana planted a tulip bulb 6 inch...
in october, diana planted a tulip bulb 6 inches deep in the soil. the next spring, when the tulip bloomed, it reached a height of 13 inches above the surface. what is the total distance from where the bulb was planted to the top of the tulip? inches
Answer
# Explanation:
## Step1: Identify distances
The bulb is 6 inches deep and the tulip grows 13 inches above - surface.
## Step2: Calculate total distance
Add the depth of the bulb and the height of the tulip above - surface. $6 + 13$.
# Answer:
19