document.write( "Question 452025: The number of pounds of tomatoes y consumed per person in the US in year x is given by 5x-22y+286=0,
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document.write( "where x=0 corrsponds to 1980. Find the year in which tomato consumption per person is 18lb. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #310776 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5x-22y+286=0 \n" ); document.write( "5x=22y-286 \n" ); document.write( "22(18)-286/5=x \n" ); document.write( "x=22 \n" ); document.write( "1980+22= The year 2002.. \n" ); document.write( " |