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part 2 of 4
thus, the linear function is $p(t) = 1.60t + 2.00$ for $t > 0$.
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part 3 of 4
(b) evaluate $p(1.8)$ and interpret the meaning in the context of this problem.
substitute $1.8$ for $t$.
$p(1.8) = 1.60(1.8) + 2 = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the product term

$1.60 \times 1.8 = 2.88$

Step2: Add the constant term

$2.88 + 2 = 4.88$

Step3: Interpret the result

$P(1.8)=4.88$ means when $t=1.8$, the value of $P$ is 4.88.

Answer:

$P(1.8)=4.88$; When $t = 1.8$, the quantity represented by $P$ equals 4.88.