Solve the Problem $$W = 220 - 1.6 t$$ Where T Is the Number of Weeks After Starting the Lose

question 143

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A new diet program guarantees you will lose 1.6 lb per week. A male with a starting weight of 220 lb is modeled by $$W = 220 - 1.6 t$$ where t is the number of weeks after starting the diet.
Use the model to determine the male's weight after 19 weeks.

• A) 208.6 lb
• B) 170.6 lb
• C) 189.6 lb
• D) 218.4 lb

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