SOLUTION: please help me solve this problem: the ideal weight(w) in pound(lbs) of a person is a function of his/her height(h) in inches the function is defined by the equation w(h)=5h-190

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Question 885852: please help me solve this problem:
the ideal weight(w) in pound(lbs) of a person is a function of his/her height(h) in inches the function is defined by the equation w(h)=5h-190
a. if a man is 70 inches tall, what would be his height?
b. if a man weights 130lbs , what would be his weight?

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the ideal weight(w) in pound(lbs) of a person is a function of his/her height(h) in inches the function is defined by the equation w(h)=5h-190
a. if a man is 70 inches tall, what would be his height?
70 inches.
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b. if a man weights 130lbs , what would be his weight?
130 lbs