Problem Solving in Veterinary Medicine Problem Solving in Veterinary Medicine 241241
For each problem, use the information in the tables to write an
equation. Then solve the equation.
- The minimum tail length of an emperor tamarin is 1.6 inches greater than
that of a golden lion tamarin. What is the minimum tail length of a golden
lion tamarin? - The minimum body length of a golden lion tamarin is 5.3 inches less than the
maximum body length. What is the maximum body length? - Tamarins live an average of 15 years. This is 13 years less than the years that
one tamarin in captivity lived. How long did the tamarin in captivity live? - The maximum weight of a golden lion tamarin is about 1.97 times the
maximum weight of an emperor tamarin. What is the maximum weight of an
emperor tamarin? Round to the nearest tenth. - For an emperor tamarin, the maximum total length, including the body and
tail, is 27 inches. What is the maximum body length of an emperor tamarin?
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