Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Functions from the Numerical, Algebraic, and Graphical Viewpoints - Exercises - Page 54: 50a

Answer

Domain: $0\leq \mathrm{t}\leq 20.$ The domain $\mathrm{t}\leq 20$ is inappropriate, because it assumes that t can be negative, which does not makes sense in this case.

Work Step by Step

From 1983 to 2003, there are 20 years. So, an appropriate domain would be $0\leq \mathrm{t}\leq 20.$ The domain $\mathrm{t}\leq 20$ is inappropriate, because it assumes that t can be negative, which does not makes sense in this case.
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