Over quarantine, Marrero went on a special diet of frozen croquetas and ice cream. He gained weight rapidly and at a
constant rate.
The table compares Marrero's weight (in pounds) and the time
(in weeks) since he started this new “quarantine diet”.
Time (in weeks) Weight (in pounds)
0.5
180.6
2
188.4
3.5
196.2
1. How much did Marrero weigh at the start of quarantine?
2. What equation can be used to represent Marrero's weight in
terms of weeks of quarantine?
3. If Marrero keeps gaining weight at this rate, when will he reach
200 pounds?