SOLUTION: The ideal height (in inches) of a man is related to his weight(in pounds) by the formula: H=W/5+190/5 Solve for W and calculate how much a man of height 62 inches should weigh.

SOLUTION: The ideal height (in inches) of a man is related to his weight(in pounds) by the formula: H=W/5+190/5 Solve for W and calculate how much a man of height 62 inches should weigh.

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Question 60792: The ideal height (in inches) of a man is related to his weight(in pounds) by the formula:
H=W/5+190/5
Solve for W and calculate how much a man of height 62 inches should weigh.
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
H=W/5+190/5
62=W/5+190/5
W/5=62-190/5
W/5=(310-190)/5
W=120
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