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During exercise, the recommended maximum heart rate in beats per minute is modeled by the formula, M = 176 – 0.8A, where M is the maximum heart rate and A is the person’s age. Solve the formula for A. At what age would you have a recommended maximum heart rate in beats per minute of 140?

A) 40 years
B) 50 years
C) 25 years D)
45 years

Answer 1

D) 45

140= 176-0.8A
+.8A. +0.8A
140 + .8A = 176
-140. -140
.8A= 36
/.8. /.8
A = 45