Thread: Polynomial function

I can't figure out how to do this problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

The target weight w for an adult man of medium build is:
w(h)=0.0728h^2 - 6.986h + 289 where h is in inches and w is in pounds.
Find the target weight of an adult man of medium build who is 72 inches tall.

Originally Posted by cam_ddrt

I can't figure out how to do this problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

The target weight w for an adult man of medium build is:
w(h)=0.0728h^2 - 6.986h + 289 where h is in inches and w is in pounds.
Find the target weight of an adult man of medium build who is 72 inches tall.

Hi cam_ddrt,

Use simple substitution.