Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Section 12.8 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 897: 33

Answer

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Work Step by Step

$y=y_0*e^{-0.0277*t}$ $y_0=11870$ $2025-2009=16$ $t=16$ $y=y_0*e^{-0.0277*t}$ $y=11870*e^{-0.0277*16}$ $y=11870*e^{-.4432}$ $y=11870*e^{-.4432}$ $y=11870*.641979$ $y=7620.29$
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