7. Red Hook has a population of 6,200 people and is growing at a rate of 8% per year. Rhinebeck has a population of 8,750 and is growing at a rate of 6% per year. In how many years, to the nearest year, will Red Hook have a greater population than Rhinebeck? Show the equation or inequality you are solving and solve it graphically.

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7. Red Hook has a population of 6,200 people and is growing at a rate of 8% per year. Rhinebeck has a
population of 8,750 and is growing at a rate of 6% per year. In how many years, to the nearest year, will
Red Hook have a greater population than Rhinebeck? Show the equation or inequality you are solving and
solve it graphically.
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Transcribed Image Text:7. Red Hook has a population of 6,200 people and is growing at a rate of 8% per year. Rhinebeck has a population of 8,750 and is growing at a rate of 6% per year. In how many years, to the nearest year, will Red Hook have a greater population than Rhinebeck? Show the equation or inequality you are solving and solve it graphically. trome
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