Right now, let us deepen your understanding on solving problems involving linear functions. Let us solve more real-life problems to enhance your skills in solving problems and to challenge yourself by answering the next activity. Activity 3: Keep Trying Direction: Read, understand, analyze the given problem and solve it by applying the suggested steps. Write your answer on the box provided.
1. Esther gave birth to a new-born baby weighing 5 kg at birth. Her friend told her that the monthly average weight gained by a baby is 2 kg. If the rate of increase of the baby's weight every month is constant, what is the weight of the baby after five months?
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