Dr. J. D. Robinson also published the following estimate of the ideal body weight of a man:

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Dr. J. D. Robinson also published the following estimate of the ideal body weight of a man:
52 kg + 1.9 kg for each inch over 5 ft
(A) Find a linear model for Robinson's estimate of the ideal weight of a man using w for ideal body weight (in kilograms) and h for height over 5 ft (in inches).
(B) Interpret the slope of the model.
(C) If a man is 5'8" tall, what does the model predict his weight to be?
(D) If a man weighs 70 kg, what does the model predict his height to be?
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College Mathematics for Business Economics Life Sciences and Social Sciences

ISBN: 978-0321614001

12th edition

Authors: Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler, Karl E. Byleen

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