SOLUTION: There are various formulas for calculating ideal body weight. In each of the formulas in this exercise, W is ideal body weight in kilograms, and x is height in inches above 60 in.

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Question 1179775: There are various formulas for calculating ideal body weight. In each of the formulas in this exercise, W is ideal body weight in kilograms, and x is height in inches above 60 in.
Suppose one researcher gave the following formula for men:
W = 51 + 1.9x.
Suppose another researcher published a slightly different formula for men:
W = 55.2 + 1.44x.
At what height do both formulas give the same ideal body weight? Round to the nearest whole number./
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
the same ideal body weight...
51 + 1.9x = 55.2 + 1.44x.
      .46x = 4.2
         x = 9in    60in + 9in = 69in  0r 5' 9" tall
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