Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - 5.2 Evaluate and Graph Polynomial Functions - 5.2 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 344: 59c

Answer

Sarus crane

Work Step by Step

We are given the functions: $$\begin{align*} S(t)&=-0.122t^3+3.49t^2-14.6t+136\tag1\\ H(t)&=-0.115t^3+3.71t^2-20.6t+124\tag2. \end{align*}$$ On the graph we sketched in part b) we add the lines $y=130$ and $x=3$. The point $(3,130)$ is closest (on the vertical line) to the graph of the function $S$, therefore the chick is more likely to be Sarus crane.
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