36. Target Weight. The target weight w for an adult man of medium build is w(h) = 0.0728h² - 6.986h + 289, where h is in inches (for 62 h≤76) and w is in pounds.7 a) Find the target weight of an adult man of medium build who is 6 ft (72 in.) tall. b) If a man of medium build has achieved his target weight of 170 lb, how tall is he?

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36. Target Weight. The target weight w for an adult
man of medium build is
w(h) = 0.0728h² - 6.986h + 289,
where h is in inches (for 62 h≤76) and w is in
pounds.7
a) Find the target weight of an adult man of
medium build who is 6 ft (72 in.) tall.
b) If a man of medium build has achieved his target
weight of 170 lb, how tall is he?
Transcribed Image Text:36. Target Weight. The target weight w for an adult man of medium build is w(h) = 0.0728h² - 6.986h + 289, where h is in inches (for 62 h≤76) and w is in pounds.7 a) Find the target weight of an adult man of medium build who is 6 ft (72 in.) tall. b) If a man of medium build has achieved his target weight of 170 lb, how tall is he?
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