A biologists uses the equation l = 2a + 13.1 to estimate the length (l), in centimeters, in terms of the age (a), in months. Based on the model, what is the estimated increase, in centimeters, of the length of the fish each month?

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Anika Leach

20 August, 10:53

A biologists uses the equation l = 2a + 13.1 to estimate the length (l), in centimeters, in terms of the age (a), in months. Based on the model, what is the estimated increase, in centimeters, of the length of the fish each month?

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Rogelio Robinson · Answer 1

b = 3.1

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the length of one of the longer sides, a, has been given to be 6.3, plug it into the equation.

2 (6.3) + b = 15.7

12.6 + b = 15.7

b = 15.7 - 12.6