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Intermediate Algebra – Student Workbook – Second Edition 2013

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Lesson 6b - Rational Exponents and Radical Functions<br />

Practice Problems<br />

Weight <br />

7. A person’s Body Mass Index is calculated with the formula: BMI 703<br />

2 where<br />

Height<br />

<br />

Weight is in pounds and Height is in inches. Rewrite the equation, solving for Height.<br />

Height =<br />

Use the equation to determine the height of the following people. Each has a BMI of 30.<br />

(Hint, enter the formula in Y1 and look at the table)<br />

Name Weight Height<br />

Sarilee 120<br />

Bubbalee 300<br />

Martilou 160<br />

Davalee 188<br />

Megamike 380<br />

Peggiroo 99<br />

Scottsdale Community College Page 279 <strong>Intermediate</strong> <strong>Algebra</strong>

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