Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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

Chapter 11 - Test - Page 669: 13

Answer

Initial population: 250 people At start of year 10: 925 people

Work Step by Step

$a_n = 250 + 75(n-1)$ $n=1$ $a_n = 250 + 75(n-1)$ $a_1 = 250 + 75(1-1)$ $a_1=250+75*0$ $a_1 = 250 + 0$ $a_1=250$ $n=10$ $a_n = 250 + 75(n-1)$ $a_10 = 250 + 75(10-1)$ $a_10=250+75*9$ $a_10=250+675$ $a_10=925$
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