Carlos works at a zoo where a baby panda was born. On the 3rd day after its birth, it weighed 1.95 lbs. On the 8th day, it weighed 3.2 lbs. Assume its growth is linear, a) What are the independent and dependent variables?

b) What is the slope and what does it mean in context?

c) What is the y-intercept and what does it mean in context?

d) Write a function to model the panda’s weight after d days.