The tuition T for one year at a college can be approximated by the equation T=1/8x+19 where x is the year since 2000, and T is t

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uition in thousands of dollars. Use the equation to estimate the tuition for one year at this college in 2020.

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mezya [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-07T00:48:41+03:00

mezya [45]3 years ago

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Answer:

$21,500

Step-by-step explanation:

T=1/8x+19

since x is the year since 2000, the year 2020 would be when x=20.

Sub x=20 in the equation

T=(1/8)(20)+19

T=20/8 +19

T=19 + 5/2

T=43/2

T=21.5

Since T is tuition in thousands, multiply T=21.5 by 1000. The tuition is $21,500.