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(a)
To write: a polynomial equation to find the year when about $24014000000 of athletic equipment is sold.
(a)
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Answer to Problem 53E
The polynomial equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
During a 10 year period, the amount of athletic equipment
Calculation:
Substituting
Therefore, the polynomial equation is
(b)
To list: the possible whole number solutions of the equation in part (a).
(b)
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Answer to Problem 53E
The possible whole number solutions are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
During a 10 year period, the amount of athletic equipment
Consider the domain when making list of possible solutions.
Calculation:
The leading coefficient 5 and the constant term is 600. So, the possible whole number solutions are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.
(c)
To find: when $24014000000 of athletic equipment is sold using synthetic division.
(c)
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Answer to Problem 53E
24014000000 of athletic equipment is sold in 5 years and 10 years.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
During a 10 year period, the amount of athletic equipment
Calculation:
Test possible solutions using synthetic division until a solution is found.
For
For
Therefore, 24014000000 of athletic equipment is sold in 5 years and 10 years.
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