Question

The weight, in pounds, of a newborn baby tt months after birth can be modeled by the equation W, equals, 1, point, 7, 5, t, plus, 6, .W=1.75t+6. What is the slope of the equation and what is its interpretation in the context of the problem?
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

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Answer 1

The equation given for the weight \( W \) of a newborn baby in pounds is \( W = 1.75t + 6 \).

1. **Identify the slope:**
In the equation \( W = 1.75t + 6 \), the coefficient of \( t \) (which is 1.75) represents the slope of the line.

**Slope:** \( 1.75 \)

2. **Interpret the slope in context:**
The slope \( 1.75 \) indicates that for every month \( t \) after birth, the weight of the newborn baby increases by \( 1.75 \) pounds.

**Answer:**
The slope of the function is \( 1.75 \), which represents the increase in weight (in pounds) of the newborn baby for each month after birth.