Homework Help: algebra

Posted by dean on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 1:14pm.

it has been found that the world record for the men's 10,000 meter run has been decreasing steadily since 1950. the record is approximately 28.7 minutes minus 0.05 times the number of years since 1950. assume the record continues to decrease in this way. predict what it will be in 2010.

algebra - Jen, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 1:37pm
28.7-(.05*60)
algebra - Damon, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 1:55pm
t = 28.7 - 0.05(year -1950)
t = 28.7 - (0.05)(60) yes

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