An equation which represents the average weight in pounds of an adult male of a given height in inches is w = 4.5h - 142. Predict the weight in pounds of an average male with a height of 6' 3" (75 inches). Round to the nearest pound.
A. 168
B. 182
C. 196
D. 212

Question

An equation which represents the average weight in pounds of an adult male of a given height in inches is w = 4.5h - 142. Predict the weight in pounds of an average male with a height of 6' 3" (75 inches). Round to the nearest pound.
	A.	168
	B.	182
	C.	196
	D.	212

australopithecus · Answer

w = 4.5h - 142

h = 75

w = 4.5(75) - 142

australopithecus · Answer

you can solve for w on your on at this point just use a calculator

australopithecus · Answer

https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=w+%3D+4.5%2875%29+-+142 here is the answer

kropot72 · Answer

Substitute the value for height:
w = (4.5 * 75) - 142 = 195.5
the nearest choice is C.