In the first year of her life your baby s weight is estimated by the equation where W is weight in ounces at age k weeks. Find and interpret the W- intercept for this equation.
A) . Your baby weighed 100 ounces at birth.
B) . Your baby grows 5 ounces per week.
C) . Your baby weighed 100 ounces at birth.
D) . Your baby weighed 20 ounces at birth.

Question

In the first year of her life your baby s weight is estimated by the equation  where W is weight in ounces at age k weeks. Find and interpret the W- intercept for this equation.
A) . Your baby weighed 100 ounces at birth. 
B) . Your baby grows 5 ounces per week. 
C) . Your baby weighed 100 ounces at birth. 
D) . Your baby weighed 20 ounces at birth.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The W-intercept for the equation is the value of W when k = 0. Substituting k = 0 into the given equation, we get W = 100, which means your baby weighed 100 ounces at birth. Option C is the only one that correctly states this interpretation.

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