Question

Consider the linear function y=6x+8.5 where y represents the weight in ounces of a Coker spaniel puppy x weeks after it was born according to the linear function what will the puppy weight after 1 year

Answer 1

Answer: approximately 320.5 ounces

This is equivalent to 20.03125 pounds (20 lbs, 0.5 oz)

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Work Shown:

1 year = 52 weeks (approximately)

y = 6x+8.5

y = 6*52 + 8.5 .... plug in x = 52

y = 312 + 8.5

y = 320.5

The puppy weighs about 320.5 ounces after 52 weeks.

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Extra info:

1 pound = 16 ounces

320.5 ounces = (320.5 oz)*(1 lb/16 oz)

320.5 ounces = (320.5/16) pounds

320.5 ounces = 20.03125 pounds

320.5 ounces = 20 lbs + 0.03125 lbs

320.5 ounces = 20 lbs + (0.03125 lbs)*(16 oz/1 lb)

320.5 ounces = 20 lbs + (0.03125*16) oz

320.5 ounces = 20 lbs + 0.5 oz

320.5 ounces = 20 lbs, 0.5 oz