The table below provides Eric\'s weight in pounds, w\'. in terms of the number o

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The table below provides Eric's weight in pounds, w'. in terms of the number of weeks, t, since he started a weight loss program. A. After finishing the 1st week of the weight loss program, what was the average rate of change of Eric's weight with respect to the number of days since he started the weight loss program? b. After finishing the 3rd week of the weight loss program, what was the average rate of change of Eric's weight with respect to the number of days since he started the weight loss program? From week 4 to week 7, what was the average rate of change of Eric's weight with respect to the number of days since he started the weight loss program? d. Jacob wants to lose the same amount of weight as Eric in the same amount of time. However, Jacob wants to lose the same amount of weight each day. i. What is Jacob's desired change in weight? Ii) By how many pounds docs Jacob's weight need to change each day so that he loses the same amount of weight as Eric in these 8 weeks?

Explanation / Answer

a. (291-303)/(1-0) =-12

12pounds per day

b. (277-303)/(3-0)=-26/3

c. (252-273)/(7-4)=-21/3=-7

7 pounds per day

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