Question

1. a veterinarian uses the function ( p(x) ) to predict the weight, in pounds, of a poodle that is ( x ) months old.

what does ( p(3)=40 ) mean in this situation?

Explanation:

In the function \( p(x) \), \( x \) represents the age of the poodle in months and \( p(x) \) represents the predicted weight in pounds. When \( x = 3 \) (input value) and \( p(3)=40 \) (output value), it means that according to the function \( p(x) \), a poodle that is 3 months old is predicted to weigh 40 pounds.

Answer:

A poodle that is 3 months old is predicted to weigh 40 pounds.