In the First Year of Her Life Your Baby S

question 289

Multiple Choice

In the first year of her life your baby s weight is estimated by the equation where W is weight in ounces at age k weeks. Find and interpret the k -intercept for this equation if it is meaningful.

• A) . Your baby weighed 100 ounces at birth.
• B) . Your baby grows 5 ounces per week.
• C) . Your baby weighed 0 ounces at 20 weeks.
• D) . The k- intercept is meaningless.

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