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Many of the following problems can be modeled with a linear equation. Analyze them a...

Many of the following problems can be modeled with a linear equation. Analyze them and identify what quantities the variables x and y represent. The information provided in the problems is adequate to determine a point and a slope or two points on the line.

Brian requires 3000 calories per day to maintain his daily activities and to maintain a constant weight. He wants to gain weight. Each pound of body weight requires an additional 3500 calories. Write his daily calorie intake as a linear function of the number of pounds gained per day.

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