SOLUTION: A certain forest covers an area of 2800 km2. Suppose that each year this area decreases by 8. What will the area be after 8 years?

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Question 1165781: A certain forest covers an area of
2800 km2. Suppose that each year this area decreases by
8. What will the area be after 8 years?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Linear equation application

After year 1, forest covers 2792 km^2, and so on the same decrease of 8 each year. Do what you need. Slope is -8 and y-intercept is 2800.