SOLUTION: Suppose that the surface area S of a bird's wings in square feet can be modeled by S(w)=1.27w^(2/3), where w is the weight of the bird in pounds, with 1 <= w <= 10. Estimate the we

Question 427543: Suppose that the surface area S of a bird's wings in square feet can be modeled by S(w)=1.27w^(2/3), where w is the weight of the bird in pounds, with 1 <= w <= 10. Estimate the weight of a bird with wings having a surface area of 3 square feet.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suppose that the surface area S of a bird's wings in square feet can be modeled by S(w)=1.27w^(2/3), where w is the weight of the bird in pounds,
with 1 <= w <= 10.
Estimate the weight of a bird with wings having a surface area of 3 square feet.
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3 = 1.27w^(2/3)
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w^(2/3) = 3/1.27
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w = [3/1.27]^(3/2)
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w = 3.6306.. lbs.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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