A college student takes the same number of credits each semester. Before beginning college, the student had some credits earned while in high school. After 2 semesters, the student had 30 credits, and after 9 semesters, the student had 93 credits. If C(t) is the number of credits after t semesters, which of these equations correctly represents this situation? Select the correct answer below:   C(t)=11t+8   C(t)=9t+12   C(t)=11t+6   C(t)=9t+14   C(t)=10t+3   C(t)=10t+10

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A college student takes the same number of credits each semester. Before beginning college, the student had some credits earned while in high school. After 2 semesters, the student had 30 credits, and after 9 semesters, the student had 93 credits.

If C(t) is the number of credits after t semesters, which of these equations correctly represents this situation?

Select the correct answer below:

 
C(t)=11t+8
 
C(t)=9t+12
 
C(t)=11t+6
 
C(t)=9t+14
 
C(t)=10t+3
 
C(t)=10t+10
 
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