SOLUTION: The function W(g) = 0.61g^2 - 0.03g + 10.1 models the average weight in ounces for a mouse who is fed g grams of a special food per day. Use the function to find and interpret W

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Question 667337: The function W(g) = 0.61g^2 - 0.03g + 10.1 models the average weight in ounces for a mouse who is fed g grams of a special food per day. Use the function to find and interpret W(16).
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Write the function in pencil.

Erase every "g"

Replace each of the erased "g"s with (16)

Do the arithmetic.

Hint: When replacing g in something like 0.61g^2, the 0.61 and the ^2 stay put -- you ONLY replace the g part.

For neatness sake, the g in W(g) gets replaced with 16 as well.

Super Double Plus Wowie Extra Credit: Evaluate W(a).

John

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