Question

The function h(x) = 0.4 √ x models the height h in meters of a female

giraffe that has a mass of x kilograms. Graph the model. Use the graph
to estimate the mass of the young giraffe.
(It's night is 2.5m)

Answer 1

We can graph this model by assigning values of x and compute for the value of h, the values are:

x h

0 0

10 1.26

20 1.79

30 2.19

40 2.53

50 2.83

60 3.10

Calculate for the mass at h = 2.5

2.5 = 0.4 sqrt (x)

x = 39.06 kg