Question 200958: Use the rational exponent equation L = 2.43 * W^0.3326 to estimate the wingspan L in feet of the bird that weighs W pounds(Rockswold, 2006). Type of bird and the average weight and show the calculations necessary to find the approximate wingspan.
Reference: Rockswold, G. (2006). College algebra with modeling and visualization (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley.
I'm choosing a peacock that weighs between 10 lbs
Please help. I'm getting stuck after: L = 2.43 * 10^0.3326. I don't know what to do with the 10^0.3326.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Use the rational exponent equation L = 2.43 * W^0.3326 to estimate the wingspan L in feet of the bird that weighs W pounds(Rockswold, 2006). Type of bird and the average weight and show the calculations necessary to find the approximate wingspan.
Reference: Rockswold, G. (2006). College algebra with modeling and visualization (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley.
I'm choosing a peacock that weighs between 10 lbs
Please help. I'm getting stuck after: L = 2.43 * 10^0.3326. I don't know what to do with the 10^0.3326.
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L = 2.43*10^0.3326 = 2.43*2.102 (using a calculator for 10^0.3226)
L = ~ 5.107 feet
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