SOLUTION: the recommended daily intake of iron for an adult female is 4 mg less than twice the recommended amount for an infant. The amount for an adult female is 24 mg. how much should the

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Question 928802: the recommended daily intake of iron for an adult female is 4 mg less than twice the recommended amount for an infant. The amount for an adult female is 24 mg. how much should the infant receive?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = mg rda infant
y = mg rda adult female
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y = 2x - 4
y = 24
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2x - y = 4
y = 24
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x = mg rda infant = 14
y = mg rda adult female = 24
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