The Formula P = 14.7e^-0.21x gives the average atmospheric pressure P in pounds per square inch, at an altitude x in miles above sea level.
A. Find the elevation at which the average atmospheric pressure is 8.4 lb/in.^2. Show the steps you used to solve this problem.
B. What is the average atmospheric pressure at sea level? Explain

Question

The Formula P = 14.7e^-0.21x gives the average atmospheric pressure P in pounds per square inch, at an altitude x in miles above sea level. 
A. Find the elevation at which the average atmospheric pressure is 8.4 lb/in.^2. Show the steps you used to solve this problem. 
B. What is the average atmospheric pressure at sea level? Explain

anonymous · Answer

you have
P = 14.7e^-0.21x
npw as P = 8.4 lb/in.^2 is given and you have to find x (elevation)
8.4 = 14.7e^-0.21x
now evaluate x

doggiebounce · Answer

If you don't mind me asking, how would you evaluate the x?

anonymous · Answer

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