SOLUTION: The average weight W ( in ounces ) of a fish caught in a certain lake is given by W = 0.001x^3+0.03x^2+1.2, where x is the length in inches. Estimate the weight of a fish from the
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Question 770166: The average weight W ( in ounces ) of a fish caught in a certain lake is given by W = 0.001x^3+0.03x^2+1.2, where x is the length in inches. Estimate the weight of a fish from the lake that is 14 inches long.
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Tatiana_Stebko:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
W = 0.001x^3+0.03x^2+1.2
W = 0.001(14)^3+0.03(14)^2+1.2 ... plug in x = 14
W = 0.001(2744)+0.03(196)+1.2
W = 2.744+5.88+1.2
W = 9.824
The estimated weight is 9.824 ounces
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute into
ounces
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