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After birth, a baby's weight increased at a steady rate for several weeks.

A linear model of this situation contains the values (1, 7.3) and (9, 9.7), where x represents the number of weeks, and y represents the baby's weight, in pounds.

Q.What was the baby's weight at birth?
A.0.3 of a pound
B.8 pounds
C.7.3 pounds
D.7 pounds

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Answer:

The correct answer is D. 7 pounds.

Explanation:

The weight of the baby when its born is 7 pounds.

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