Question

18. The dosage of a particular veterinary drug is determined based upon the animal’s weight. The standard dosage for a 40 pound dog is 8 mg; but the dosage is increased by 2 mg for each additional 5 pounds of weight.

a. Create a linear equation that allows us to calculate the proper dosage for a dog that weighs x pounds.

b. What would be the proper dosage for a 37 pound dog?

c. A vet finds that 11 mg of the drug is left in the bottle. What is the largest dog that could be treated with this remaining dose?

Answer 1

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