Mathematics
21. A scientist planted seeds in 4 sections of soil for an experiment. NO
seeds grew into plants. After 20 days, the scientist counted the number
is of soil for an experiment. Not all of the
plants in each of the 4 sections. The results are shown in the tab
Plant Experiment
Size of Section
Section
Unit 2
(square feet)
Number of Plants
25
13
100
38
WN
125
47
150
62
. Use the data in the table to determine approximately how many plants
grew per square foot.
• Explain or show how you determined your approximation.
. Let y be the number of plants expected to grow in x square feet. Write an
equation the scientist could use to model the relationship between y and x.
Enter your approximation, explanation, and equation in the space provided.