Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 12 - Section 12.8 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 897: 46

Answer

4.1 miles above sea level, rounded to the nearest tenth

Work Step by Step

In the question, we are given the atmospheric pressure as P=6.5 We need to find x, the elevation of the peak of the mountain To do so, we substitute our given values into the equation and solve:
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