Question

SOLVE THE EQUATION AND EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER

Answer 1

38.1 billion dollars.

Explanation:

2020 - 1998 = 22 years, so

S - 1.5(22) = 5.1

S = 5.1 + 1.5(22)

S = 5.1 + 33

= 38.1.

Answer 2

$38.1 billion

Explanation:

S - 1.5x = 5.1

x = 2020 - 1998

x = 22 years

S - 1.5(22) = 5.1

S = 5.1 + 33

S = 38.1

I hope this helps!