Question

8) the lion at the zoo became ill and lost 6 pounds every week for 3 weeks. in the fourth week, she began to feel better and gained 5 pounds. write and find the value of an expression for the change in the lion's weight.

Answer 1

w - 13.

Explanation:

Change in weight

= w - 3(6) + 5 where w is her original weight.

= w - 18 + 5

= w - 13.