Question

The population of a small town, P, as a function of time, t, in years past 1940 is given below. P = 2,828 + 125t For which of the following years was the population of the town 8,453?

Answer 1

Explanation:

P = 2,828 + 125t

8,453 = 2,828 + 125t

5625 = 125t

t = 45

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Answer 2

Any year after 1985

Explanation:

8453=2828+125t

5625=125t

45=t

1940+45=1985