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If the chick grows at a rate of 4.8 grams/day and weighs 53.8 grams on day 4, how much did the chick weigh (in grams) the day it hatched?

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Answer:

Explanation:

y = 4.8x + C

53.8 = 4.8(4) + C

53.8 = 19.2 + C

C = 34.6

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