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In a cave a stalactite get 4 milimeters longer each year this years it is 72 centimeters long. How many years until it is 1 meter long?

User Hugh Brackett
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Answer:

0.07

Explanation:

User Paras Mittal
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Answer:

70 years

Explanation:

Equation that describe the situation

y = 4x + 720

x = years

y = length

1000 = 4x + 720

4x = 280

x = 70

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