Consider that the age, x, of a unicorn in human equivalent years can be given by the formula f(x) = - 0.003518x4 + 0.087326x3 – 1.3367x2 + 12.46x + 2.914. When a unicorn is 2.5 years old, what is its age in human equivalent years? What about when it is 12 years old?

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anonymous · Answer

a) f(2.5)
b) f(12)

anonymous · Answer

wait what is the independent variable ?

anonymous · Answer

i dont know thats the question i was given

anonymous · Answer

Ok, proceed with the answer above

anonymous · Answer

so solve it first with 2.5 then 12?

anonymous · Answer

for the two parts of the question. yes.

anonymous · Answer

.003518*2.5^4? like that?

anonymous · Answer

yupp.

anonymous · Answer

Given that the independent variable is the age in unicorn years.