A weight-loss program advertises a person can attain an average weight loss of 2 pounds per week. (a) What is the average rate of change (in pounds per week) for this weight-loss program? lb/week (b) If a person who weighs 160 pounds follows the weight-loss program, what is the person's weight (in pounds) after 5 weeks? lb
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