Question

Hospital in California is keeping track of the weight of a newborn baby. A newborn baby gains an average of 1.5 ounces per day. One baby currently weighs 72 ounces. Write an algebraic equation that describes the relationship between the number of days (d) and the total weight of the baby (w).

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Answer 1

On average, a newborn drinks about 1.5-3 ounces (45-90 milliliters) every 2-3 hours