This is a data chart of a groups bridge-thickness
Bridge Thickness (layers) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Breaking Weight(pennies) 22 32 40 57 68 84
Predict the breaking weight of a bridge made from 14 layers. Show all work.
2007-09-30 10:53:32 · 3 answers · asked by Indie 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
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don't even try it do you?
2007-09-30 10:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to try to make a mathematical series out of the breaking weights. Unfortunately, this won't work because there is no obvious pattern. The next approach is to draw a graph, and extend the best line you can come up with to the 14-layer mark.
I drew a very rough sketch graph, and came out with a slightly upward-curving line. You should use graph paper, putting the number of layers on the x-axis, and you'll probably need to extend the y-axis scale at least to 300 pennies. Give it a try.
2007-09-30 18:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what the heck! Go to ur teacher and ask if he or she could explain how to do the problem and to go over a couple with yo. try going in the morning or after school and they are usually very happy to help, cause its their job.
2007-09-30 18:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋