SOLUTION: The polynomial 0.0053x^3 + 0.003x^2 + 0.108x + 1.54 gives the approximate total earnings of a​ company, in millions of​ dollars, where x represents the number of years since 19

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Question 1175235: The polynomial 0.0053x^3 + 0.003x^2 + 0.108x + 1.54 gives the approximate total earnings of a​ company, in millions of​ dollars, where x represents the number of years since 1996. This model is valid for the years from 1996 to 2000. Determine the earnings for 2000. Round answer to 2 decimal places.

Answer by ikleyn(52754) About Me  (Show Source):
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Using your fingers, calculate the number of years from 1996 to 2000.

Then substitute this number into the given polynomial.


I wish you success in this way.