Question

An African elephant weighed 209 lbs when it was born. Baby elephants gain an average of 38 lbs per week.

Part A

Write an equation that could be used to calculate the number of weeks, w, it would take a baby elephant to weigh 1197 lbs.

Part B

How many weeks will it take for the baby elephant to weigh 1197lbs?

Enter your equation, your answer, and your work or explanation in the space provided.

Answer 1

Part A: W= (1197- 209)/ 38

Part B: 26 Weeks

Explanation:

Part A:

We first need to subtract the 209lbs from the goal of 1197lbs. Now we have how many pounds we need to gain. Then we need to divide it by how many pounds we are gaining a week. Now we have how many weeks it will take

Part B:

W= (1197- 209)/ 38

W= 988/ 38

W= 26