Checkpoint: Modeling Applications Solution

Use Example 4.

What was the temperature of the tea after one hour?

 y=1570.9860+55 y=101.72

The temperature of the tea will be about 102°F after one hour.

Note

Q: Why is it necessary to solve algebraically even when you are given a graph?

A: To find a more accurate value.

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