Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 2 - Functions - 2.4 Preview of Transformations: Shifts - Exercises and Problems for Section 2.4 - Exercises and Problems - Page 96: 16

Answer

At 3 months, Jonah weighs 2 pounds more than average. At 6 months, Jonah weighs 2 pounds more than average. In general, Jonah weighs 2 pounds more than average for babies of his age.

Work Step by Step

At $t=3$ months, Jonah's weight is $$ V=s(3)+2 $$ Since $s(3)$ is the average weight of a 3 -month old boy, we see that at 3 months, Jonah weighs 2 pounds more than average. Similarly, at $t=6$ months we have $$ V=s(6)+2 $$ which means that, at 6 months, Jonah weighs 2 pounds more than average. In general, Jonah weighs 2 pounds more than average for babies of his age.
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