The probability that a vehicle will enter an intersection within a period of x minutes is given by P(x)=1-e-0.1x, Determine symbolically the elapsed time x when there is a 50-50 chance that the vehicle has entered the intersection. The elapsed time approximately min. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.)

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The probability that a vehicle will enter an intersection within a period of x minutes is given by P(x) = 1 -e-0.1x Determine symbolically the elapsed time x when there is a 50-50 chance that the vehicle has entered the intersection.
The elapsed time is approximately min.
(Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:The probability that a vehicle will enter an intersection within a period of x minutes is given by P(x) = 1 -e-0.1x Determine symbolically the elapsed time x when there is a 50-50 chance that the vehicle has entered the intersection. The elapsed time is approximately min. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.)
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