Suppose that the weight (in pounds) of an airplane is a linear function of the amount of fuel (in gallons) in its tank. When carrying 14 gallons of fuel, the airplane weighs 1977 pounds. When carrying 48 gallons of fuel, it weighs 2164 pounds. How much does the airplane weigh if it is carrying 60 gallons of fuel? Airplane weight O pounds (in pounds) Amount of fuel (in gallons)

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Suppose that the weight (in pounds) of an airplane is a linear function of the amount of fuel (in gallons) in its tank. When carrying 14 gallons of fuel, the
airplane weighs 1977 pounds. When carrying 48 gallons of fuel, it weighs 2164 pounds. How much does the airplane weigh if it is carrying 60 gallons of fuel?
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