One estimate for the ideal body weight of a woman is shown below. Use this infor

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One estimate for the ideal body weight of a woman is shown below. Use this informtion to answer parts (A) through (D).

49kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 feet

(A) Find a linear model for an estimate of the idea weight of a woman using w for ideal body weight (in kilograms) and h for height over 5 feet (in inches).

w= _____ (type an equation using h as the variable)

(B) Interpret the slope of the model.

a) The rate of change of weight with respect to height is 49 inches per kilogram.

b) The rate of change of weight with respect to height is 2.3 kilograms per inch.

c) The rate of change of weight with respect to height is 2.3 inches per kilogram.

d) The rate of change of weight with respect to height is 49 kilogram per inch.

(C) If a woman is 5'5" tall, what does the model predict her weight to be?

w=____ kg

(D) If a women's predicted weight is 60 kg, what is her height?

h= 5 feet and ___ inches (round to one decimal as needed)

Explanation / Answer

B) b) The rate of change of weight with respect to height is 2.3 kilograms per inch.

C) 60 kg = 49 +11

D) 5 feet 5 inch

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