SOLUTION: t=16w+15 A turkey weighing w pounds should be cooked t minutes. Using the formula, how many minutes should a turkey weighing 15 pounds be cooked?

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Question 28648: t=16w+15
A turkey weighing w pounds should be cooked t minutes. Using the formula, how many minutes should a turkey weighing 15 pounds be cooked?

Answer by Lal(16) About Me  (Show Source):
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t=16w+15
Let w = pounds
Let t = minutes it takes to cook
Substitute.
t = 16(15) + 15
t = 240 + 15
t = 255
The turkey should be cooked for 255 minutes.