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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.

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

Pick one

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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