Question

natalie has a new baby brother. like most babies, he lost a little weight during the few days just after he was born. then, he gained weight quickly for several weeks. which graph could show the babys weight until he was several weeks old?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the baby's weight - change pattern

The baby first lost weight (so the graph should have a decreasing - part at the start), then gained weight quickly (the graph should have an increasing - part after the decreasing part).

Step2: Check each graph

• For the first graph: It has a decreasing part at the beginning (weight loss) and then an increasing part (weight gain).
• For the second graph: It has no decreasing part at the start (since the baby lost weight at first, this graph is incorrect).
• For the third graph: After an initial increase (which is not in line with the baby losing weight first), it has a decreasing trend (not in line with the baby gaining weight after the initial loss).
• For the fourth graph: It has a decreasing trend overall (not in line with the baby gaining weight after the initial loss).

Answer:

The first graph.