find the average weight in pounds of a type of bird of your choice. Use the rational exponent equation L = 2.43 * W^0.3326 to estimate the wingspan L in feet of the bird that weighs W pounds show the average weight. How do I show the calculations necessary to find the approximate wingspan.
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To find the approximate wingspan using the given rational exponent equation L = 2.43 * W^0.3326, you need to know the average weight of the bird. Since you have asked for the average weight, let's suppose we are considering the albatross bird.
First, you need to find the average weight in pounds of the albatross bird. Let's assume the average weight is 12 pounds.
Using this weight, we can plug it into the equation to calculate the wingspan:
L = 2.43 * W^0.3326
L = 2.43 * 12^0.3326
To evaluate 12^0.3326, you can use a calculator. Raise 12 to the power of 0.3326 and multiply it by 2.43:
L ≈ 2.43 * (12^0.3326)
L ≈ 2.43 * 1.6636
L ≈ 4.0366
The approximate wingspan of an albatross bird weighing 12 pounds is approximately 4.0366 feet.
Keep in mind that the average weight of the bird may vary, so simply replace the weight of the bird in pounds with the appropriate value to calculate the wingspan using the same equation.