Weight of whales:  The equation W= 3.51L -192, expressing the relationship between the length L (in feet) and the expected weight W (in Bristish tons) of adult blue whales, was adopted in the late 1960's by the International Whaling Comission. What is the expected weight of an 80-ft blue whale? Sketch the straight line that represents the equation.

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Weight of whales: 

The equation W= 3.51L -192, expressing the relationship between the length L (in feet) and the expected weight W (in Bristish tons) of adult blue whales, was adopted in the late 1960's by the International Whaling Comission.

What is the expected weight of an 80-ft blue whale?

Sketch the straight line that represents the equation. 

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