Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Linear Inequalities and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 87: 89a

Answer

in approximately $23.25 \text{ years after the year } 2000$

Work Step by Step

Given that \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} w=-2.11t+69.2 \\\text{and}\\ s=-0.42t+29.9 ,\end{array} then $s\gt w$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -0.42t+29.9\gt-2.11t+69.2 .\end{array} Using the properties of inequality, then \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -0.42t+2.11t\gt69.2-29.9 \\\\ 1.69t\gt39.3 \\\\ t\gt\dfrac{39.3}{1.69} \\\\ t\gt23.254437869822485207100591715976 .\end{array} Hence, the consumption of skim milk will be greater than the consumption of whole milk after approximately $ 23.25 \text{ years after the year $2000$} .$
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