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document.write( "I solved this problem by taking the formula (x-.20x)= y and performing it seven times, for the answer 10,485.76 gallons. However, how do you make the equation simpler using roots and rational exponents? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "I solved this problem by taking the formula (x-.20x)= y and performing it seven times, for the answer 10,485.76 gallons. However, how do you make the equation simpler using roots and rational exponents?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use 50000*0.8^7 = 10485.76 </SPAN>\n" );
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