Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 87: 85

Answer

2012

Work Step by Step

We set the given equation for whole milk equal to 45 pounds per year to find: $$ 45 = -2.11t+69.2$$ Then, follow PEMDAS. In other words, first address parentheses, and then resolve exponents. Next, simplify division and multiplication, and lastly address subtraction and addition. This gives the answer: 12 We know that 12 corresponds to the year 2012, so this will be our final answer.
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