SOLUTION: The function A=130e^0.033t models the population of a particular city, in thousands, t years after 1998. When will the population of the city reach 158 thousand?
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Question 245975: The function A=130e^0.033t models the population of a particular city, in thousands, t years after 1998. When will the population of the city reach 158 thousand? Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The function A=130e^0.033t models the population of a particular city, in thousands, t years after 1998. When will the population of the city reach 158 thousand?
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The problem gives you:
A -- 158
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Plug it intoL
A=130e^0.033t
158=130e^0.033t
158/130 = e^0.033t
ln(158/130) = 0.033t
ln(158/130)/0.033 = t
5.911 years = t
