A Child's Height H (In Inches) Closely Resembles a Linear

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A child's height h (in inches) closely resembles a linear function in terms of the child's age a (in years) if the child is between the ages of 5 and 10. The height of a certain youngster is 46 inches when the child is age 5, and 55 inches at age 7. Find a linear function relating a child's height h to his or her age a.

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Definitions:

Membrane-bound

Membrane-bound refers to any structure encased within a lipid bilayer membrane, typically used to describe organelles within eukaryotic cells.

Nucleolus

A small, dense structure within the nucleus of a cell where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is synthesized and ribosomal subunits are assembled.

DNA Replication

The biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule, essential for cell division.

Microvilli

Tiny hairlike projections on the surface of some cells that increase the surface area for absorption or secretion.