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The formula P = 14.7e-0.21x gives the average atmospheric
Chapter 9, Problem 55(choose chapter or problem)
The formula \(P=14.7 e^{-0.21 x}\) gives the average atmospheric pressure P, in pounds per square inch, at an altitude x, in miles above sea level. Use this formula to solve these pressure problems. Round answers to the nearest tenth.
Find the average atmospheric pressure of Denver, which is 1 mile above sea level.
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QUESTION:
The formula \(P=14.7 e^{-0.21 x}\) gives the average atmospheric pressure P, in pounds per square inch, at an altitude x, in miles above sea level. Use this formula to solve these pressure problems. Round answers to the nearest tenth.
Find the average atmospheric pressure of Denver, which is 1 mile above sea level.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Given formula
\(\begin{array}{l}P=14.7 e^{-0.21 x}\\
x=1 \text{ mile}\\
P=\text { ? }\end{array}\)