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Algebra Difficulty 1.1 Junior Find the answer Canada

The graph shows the mass, in kilograms, of Jeff’s pet Atlantic cod, given its age in years.

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What is the age of the cod when its mass is 15 kg?

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Solution

A mass of 15 kg is halfway between 10 kg and 20 kg on the vertical axis.

The point where the graph reaches 15 kg is halfway between 6 and 8 on the horizontal axis.

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Therefore, the cod is 7 years old when its mass is 15 kg.

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