Mathematics

Problem

A veterinary researcher believes that the growth of a breed of snake is very different during their first six months compared to their next six months. She collects the following data showing the length (

L

cm) and age (

A

months) of a sample of snakes.

$A$	1	2	4	4	7	7	10	11	12
$L$	4	8	15	18	30	32	34	36	34

a. Create a piecewise linear model to reflect the researcher's belief. b. Use your answer to part a to estimate the length of a 3-month-old snake of this breed.

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