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Calculus with Applications | 10th Edition | ISBN: 9780321749000 | Authors: Margaret L. Lial, Raymond N. Greenwell, Nathan P. Ritchey
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Body Surface Area There is a mathematical relationship

Chapter 4, Problem 60A

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Body Surface Area There is a mathematical relationship between an infant’s weight and total body surface area (BSA), given by where w is the weight (in grams) and A(w) is the BSA in square centimeters. Source: British Journal of Cancer.a. Find the BSA for an infant who weighs 4000 g.________________b. Find A?(4000) and interpret your answer.________________c. Use a graphing calculator to graph A(w) on [2000, 10,000] by [0, 6000].

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Body Surface Area There is a mathematical relationship between an infant’s weight and total body surface area (BSA), given by where w is the weight (in grams) and A(w) is the BSA in square centimeters. Source: British Journal of Cancer.a. Find the BSA for an infant who weighs 4000 g.________________b. Find A?(4000) and interpret your answer.________________c. Use a graphing calculator to graph A(w) on [2000, 10,000] by [0, 6000].

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Solution:-Step 1 of 4Given thata. We have to find the BSA for an infant who weighs 4000 g.

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