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Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 47

In Exercises 35–54, solve each formula for the specified variable. Do you recognize the formula? If so, what does it describe? S = P + Prt for r

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Identify the formula given: $S = P + Prt$. This formula is known as the simple interest formula, where \(S\) is the total amount, \(P\) is the principal, \(r\) is the interest rate, and \(t\) is the time.
Our goal is to solve the formula for the variable \(r\). Start by isolating terms involving \(r\) on one side. Notice that \(P\) is common in the terms \(P\) and \(Prt\).
Rewrite the equation by factoring out \(P\) on the right side: \(S = P(1 + rt)\).
Next, divide both sides of the equation by \(P\) to isolate the expression with \(r\): \(\frac{S}{P} = 1 + rt\).
Finally, subtract 1 from both sides and then divide by \(t\) to solve for \(r\): \(r = \frac{\frac{S}{P} - 1}{t}\).

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