Question

1. ms. bernard monitored the growth of a fish. the fish originally weighed 27 ounces. the fish grew at a rate of 5 ounces per month. the equation below can be used to describe the weight, in ounces, of the fish. 72 = 27 + 5x ms. bernard correctly determined that x = 9. what does the solution of the equation mean? a. the fish grew at a rate of 9 ounces per month for 72 months. b. the fish grew at a rate of 72 ounces per month for 9 months. c. it took 9 months for the fish to grow to a weight of 72 ounces. d. it took 72 months for the fish to grow to a weight of 9 ounces.

Explanation:

The equation $72 = 27+5x$ represents the fish's weight growth, where 27 is the initial weight, 5 is the growth - rate per month, and 72 is the final weight. Solving for $x$ gives the number of months it takes for the fish to reach the weight of 72 ounces. Since $x = 9$, it means it took 9 months for the fish to grow to 72 ounces.

Answer:

C. It took 9 months for the fish to grow to a weight of 72 ounces.