Math Problem Statement

There are two maize farms in the countryside. Farm one produces maize at a rate of tons per year, where t is the number of years. Farm two produces maize at a rate of tons per year, where t is the number of years. What is the first time that the farms have the same production rate, round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Equations
Rates of Change

Formulas

f1(t) = production rate for farm 1
f2(t) = production rate for farm 2
Set f1(t) = f2(t) to find t

Theorems

Equality of functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11