For children between the ages of 18 months and 29 months, there is approximately a linear relationship between "height" and "age." The relationship can be represented by: y = 64 + 0.60(x), where y represents height (in centimeters) and x represents age (in months). If Joseph is 20 months old, what is his predicted height?
A) 86 centimeters
B) 76 centimeters
C) 66 centimeters
D) 96 centimeters

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Plugging in Joseph's age (20 months) into the equation y = 64 + 0.60(x) gives y = 64 + 0.60(20) = 64 + 12 = 76 centimeters.

For Children Between the Ages of 18 Months and 29