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The city of Cranfills Gap implemented a successful recycling program several years ago....

The city of Cranfills Gap implemented a successful recycling program several years ago. Their records show the amount of solid waste generated annually can be approximated by the linear function.

y = –125x + 4590

where x = the number of years since the program was implemented and y = the annual amount of solid waste in tons.

(a) Find the number of tons generated in year 6.

(b) When will the waste decline to 3000 tons annually?

(c) How much does the waste decline each year?

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