Math Problem Statement
The number of people afflicted with the common cold in the winter months dropped steadily by 25 each year since 2002 until 2012. In 2002, 8,040 people were inflicted.
Find the linear function that models the number of people afflicted with the common cold C as a function of the year, t. When will less than 6,000 people be afflicted?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Functions
Slope-Intercept Form
Rate of Change
Formulas
Slope-intercept form of a linear equation
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9
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