At One College, a Study Found That the Average Grade $g ( h ) = 3.05 - 0.05 h$

question 59

Essay

At one college, a study found that the average grade point average decreased linearlyaccording to the function $g ( h ) = 3.05 - 0.05 h$ where h is the number of hours per week spent watching reality shows on television. Compute g(5) and interpret its meaning.

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Definitions:

Mesoderm

The mesoderm is the middle layer of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to muscles, bones, and much of the circulatory, reproductive, and excretory systems.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the skin and nervous system.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby while removing waste.

Yolk

Nutritious material in many animal eggs.