Question

Although beginning salaries vary greatly according to your field of​ study, the equation s = 2806.6 t + 32,558 can be used to approximate and to predict average beginning salaries for candidates with​ bachelor's degrees. The variable s is the starting salary and t is the number of years after 1995. Approximate when beginning salaries for candidates will be greater than ​$50,000.

Answer 1

In 2001, beginning salaries would reach and exceed $50,000.

Explanation:

50,000 = 2806.6 t + 32,558

50,000 - 32558 = 2806.6 t + 32,558 - 32558

17442 = 2806.6 t

17442/2806.6 = 2806.6 t /2806.6

6.2146 = t

1995 + 6.2146 = 2001.2146

in 2001