Question

There are 3.9 mg of calcium in each ounce of cooked chicken. -write an equation for each relationship. Tell what the variables represent-

Answer 1

Let:

y = 3.9x

where y is = the amount of calcium in mg.

x = weight of chicken in ounces.

Check:

For 1 ounce of chicken there are 3.9 mg of Calcium.

y = 3.9x

y = 3.9*1

y = 3.9