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The table below relates the number of rats in a population to time in weeks. Use the table to write a linear equation with w as the input variable.P(w)=

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Answer:C(w) = 6w + 9Step-by-step explanation:Anytime 0 is given somewhere, it should be given close scrutiny. In an equation whose general form is y = mx + b0 will determine the y intercept immediately. So when x = 0, y will equal y = 0*m + 9So b = 9y = mx + 9 Now we need to find mI should start using your variables.C(w) = m*w + 9when w = 3 then C(3) = 2727= 3m +927-9 =3m + 9 -9 18 = 3m18/3 = 3m/3x = 6So the complete equation isC(w) = 6w + 9