Solve the problem.In 1992, the population of a country was estimated at 5 million. For any subsequent year, the population, P(t) (in millions), can be modeled using the equation  where t is the number of years since 1992. Determine the year when the population will be 39 million.

What will be an ideal response?


in about 166.47 years or approximately the year 2158

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Determine whether the statement is true or false.It is possible for the difference of two fractions to be a whole number.

A. True B. False

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Two ships leave port at the same time. Ship A sails north at a speed of 24 mph while ship B sails east at a speed of 36 mph. ? a. Find an expression in terms of the time t (in hours) giving the distance between the two ships. b. Using the expression obtained in part (a), find the distance between the two ships 1 hr after leaving port. Round the answer to the nearest tenth. ?

A.  and 43.3
B.  and 47.3
C.  and 43.3
D.  and 39.3
E.  and 39.3

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Provide an appropriate response.Write the steps you would use to solve this equation: 3(x - 1) + 5x = -9x.

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Perform the division.

A. x2 + 25 B. x2 - 25 C. x2 - 25x + 5 D. x2 + 5x + 5

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