Question #e1811 Algebra Expressions, Equations, and Functions Functions that Describe Situations 1 Answer Shell Nov 23, 2016 #h(12)# is the average height of a 12 year old, and is a positive number. Explanation: #h(12)# represents the average height of people in Ireland who are 12 years old. #h(12)# should be positive, because height is a positive quantity. Answer link Related questions What is an example of a function that describes a situation? How do you write a function rule that describes a cost of a CD that is $2 each? Why do you write functions to describe real life situations? How do you write the function rule for an auto place that charges $20 flat rate plus $27 per hour? What is the function rule for the following relationship: #f(2)=8#, #f(4)=12#, #f(6)=16#? What is the function rule where the y values are 1, 8, 64 corresponding to the x values that are 1, 2, 3? How do you write a function notation for the situation: 10 more than twice the number x? How do you write a function rule for the number of cuts you need to make to cut a rope into x pieces? How much does Solomon make for a 2-hr job, if he charges $50 flat rate plus $25 per hour to fix... How do you express the cost of making x small boxes, y medium boxes, and z large boxes, it costs... See all questions in Functions that Describe Situations Impact of this question 2194 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License