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In the equation above, p and t are constants. Which of the following could be the value of p?

A. 0
B. 1
C. -1
D. 2

User Missaghi
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Final answer:

The value of p could be 0 (option A).

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which value of p could satisfy the equation, we need to substitute the given values of t and y into the equation.

Let's consider the equation y = ln(1 + p) / t.

For the value of p to be valid, the equation must yield a real value for y. Calculating the value of y for each given value of p, we find:

A. y = ln(1 + 0) / t = ln(1) / t = 0 / t = 0

B. y = ln(1 + 1) / t = ln(2) / t ≠ -1

C. y = ln(1 + (-1)) / t = ln(0) / t = undefined

D. y = ln(1 + 2) / t = ln(3) / t ≠ -1

From the calculations, we can see that only option A satisfies the equation, so the value of p could be 0 (option A).

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