Concept explainers
a.
To find:The
a.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The numbers of prescriptions P (in thousands) filled at two pharmacies from 2012 through 2016 are shown in the table.
Calculations:
Let
Graph:
Using Desmos graphing utility, we obtain the following results:
Conclusion:
The linear model that represents the data for pharmacy A is
b.
To find: The time when the number of prescriptions filled at pharmacy A exceeds the number of prescriptions filled at pharmacy B.
b.
Answer to Problem 53E
The number of prescriptions filled at pharmacy A exceeds the number of prescriptions filled at pharmacy B after the year 2022.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Use the linear models and the scatter plot that were found in previous part.
Graph:
Using Desmos graphing utility,
Interpretation:
From the graph, it is clear that the lines are intersected at the point
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