A word problem

Question

Over time the enrollment of a high school can be modeled by f(t)=32t+1255. The enrollment at another high school is g(t)=27t+1380. Write a rule for the total enrollment as a function of time

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

To find the total enrollment function you just want to add together each individual high school value to get the overall total. For this one that means taking

Total = f(t) + g(t)

Total = 32t + 1255 + 27t + 1380

Total = 59t + 2635

I hope that helps get you moving in the right direction! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

Add the two functions, coming up with 59t+2635