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A young sumo wrestler decided to go on a special high-protein diet to gain weight rapidly. After 11 months, he weighed 140 kilograms. He gained weight at a rate of 5.5 kilograms per month.
Let 
y represent the sumo wrestler's weight (in kilograms) after 
x months.
Complete the equation for the relationship between the weight and number of months.

y=

A young sumo wrestler decided to go on a special high-protein diet to gain weight rapidly. After 1111 months, he weighed 140140 kilograms. He gained weight at a rate of 55.55 kilograms per month.\newlineLet y y represent the sumo wrestler's weight (in kilograms) after x x months.\newlineComplete the equation for the relationship between the weight and number of months.\newliney= y=\square

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Q. A young sumo wrestler decided to go on a special high-protein diet to gain weight rapidly. After 1111 months, he weighed 140140 kilograms. He gained weight at a rate of 55.55 kilograms per month.\newlineLet y y represent the sumo wrestler's weight (in kilograms) after x x months.\newlineComplete the equation for the relationship between the weight and number of months.\newliney= y=\square
  1. Identify initial weight: Identify the initial weight of the sumo wrestler.\newlineSince the sumo wrestler gained weight over 1111 months to reach 140140 kilograms, we need to find his initial weight before the weight gain started.
  2. Calculate total weight gained: Calculate the total weight gained over 1111 months.\newlineThe sumo wrestler gained weight at a rate of 5.55.5 kilograms per month. To find the total weight gained, multiply the rate of weight gain by the number of months.\newlineTotal weight gained = 5.5kg/month×11months=60.5kg5.5 \, \text{kg/month} \times 11 \, \text{months} = 60.5 \, \text{kg}

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