The number of calories K required each day by a moderately active female who wants to maintain her weight is estimated by the formula K=1014.04+6.73w+7.22h−7.22​a, where w is weight​ (in pounds), h is height​ (in inches), and a is age​ (in years). ​a) The person is a moderately active 32​-year-old woman who weighs 160 lb and is 5 ft 10 in. tall. Find the number of calories she requires each day in order to maintain her weight. ​b) Solve the formula for a.

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The number of calories K required each day by a moderately active female who wants to maintain her weight is estimated by the formula
K=1014.04+6.73w+7.22h−7.22​a,
where w is weight​ (in pounds), h is height​ (in inches), and a is age​ (in years).
​a) The person is a moderately active
32​-year-old
woman who weighs
160
lb and is
5
ft
10
in. tall. Find the number of calories she requires each day in order to maintain her weight.
​b) Solve the formula for a.
 
 
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