Bones problem algebra

Question

Archaeologists and forensic scientists use the length of human bones to estimate the height of individuals.A mans height, h, in centimeters can be determined from the length of the femur, f, f( the bone from the knee to the hip socket) in centimeters, using h=69.089+2.238f. What is the height of a man whose femur is 43 centimeters long?

Answer 1

Multiply 2.238 times 43 =

96.234

then add 69.089

grand total is 96.234+68.089 = 165.323cm

= 1.65323 meters

= about 5.43 feet