SOLUTION: The formula (W÷2)-3H=53 models the recommended weight W, in pounds, for a male, where H represents the man's height, in inches, over 5 feet. what is the recommended weight for a ma

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Question 990287: The formula (W÷2)-3H=53 models the recommended weight W, in pounds, for a male, where H represents the man's height, in inches, over 5 feet. what is the recommended weight for a man who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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6ft 3in=75 inches
5ft=60inches
H=(height in inches)-60=75-60=15
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%28W%2F2%29-3H=53
W%2F2=53%2B3H
W=2%2853%2B3H%29
W=2%2853%2B3%2815%29%29
W=2%2853%2B45%29
W=2%2898%29
W=196
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ANSWER: Recommended weight is 196 pounds