Question

A 2-column table with 4 rows. Column 1 is labeled Number of Weeks with entries 4, 5, 6, 7. Column 2 is labeled Weight (pounds) with entries 16, 18.5, 21, 23.5.
The table to the right displays the weight progress of a puppy at the end of week 4. If the relationship between time and weight is linear, how much did the puppy weigh at birth?
5.5 pounds
6 pounds
7.5 pou

Answer 1

I think   6 pounds at birth

Answer 2

Answer:

The puppy weighed 6 pounds at birth

Step-by-step explanation:

You go from 4 to 0...seeing as the weight is changing by 2.5..you subtract 2.5 by 16, 4 times in order to get the birth weight.

16 - 2.5= 13.5 - 2.5 = 11 - 2.5= 8.5 - 2.5 =6