Question

Write equation given linear situation

After a baby was born, he began to gain weight at a rate of 1.5 pounds per month. The
weight of the baby at birth was 10 pounds. Write an equation for W, in terms of t,
representing weight, in pounds, of the newborn baby t months after birth.

Answer 1

W = 1.5(T) + 10 I hope this helps

Answer 2

W=1.5x+10

Explanation:

1.5x is the rate of weight per month

10 is the constant (how much he/she weighed at birth)