Question

The Barker family just left the local pet store with Lucky, their new family dog. The pet store owner told the Barker family that for the next 6 months, Lucky would grow at an average rate of 9 pounds per month. Currently, Lucky is 2 months old and weighs 3 pounds.


Age, in months 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Weight, in pounds 3
Part A: Complete the given table that represents Lucky's current weight, in pounds, as a function of his age, in months.
Part B: Graph the data in the table from Part A. Be sure to label the graph and all data points.
Part C: Create a linear model that represents the Lucky's current weight, in pounds, as a function of his age, in months.
Part D: If Lucky continues to grow at the rate of 9 pounds per month beyond the expected six months, how much will Lucky weigh by the time he is one year old?

Answer 1

so given that presently Lucky is 2 months old and weighs 3 pounds
- for the next 6 months Lucky would grow 9 pounds per month

so what mean this ?

- that
a.
2 months old 3 pounds
3 months old 3+9=12 pounds
4 months old 12+9= 21 pounds and so continue till the 6 months

b. graph these dates using for x values the months and for y values the weighs value

c. you can solve it from the graph

d. continue the point a. till the 12th months or you can use the rule of 3 simple - so than you need help please tag me