Answer to Question #105642 in Algebra for Elena

Question

The function h(t)=5,000•(2.1)t models the value of Ms. Ruiz’s house, where t represents the number of decades since 1950. In what year did the value of Ms. Ruiz’s house first exceed 25,000? Explain how you cane use a table to find the answer.

Answer 1

5000 • (2.1) t >25000

(2.1) t >5

t>2.38 decades ≈ 24 years old

1950+24=1974

Answer: in 1974

h (t) = 5000 • (2.1) t