A scientist from the Solar Heliospheric Observatory found that once a satellite is placed into orbit, the electrical power declines. Two different satellites were launched at
the same time. The table shows information about each of the satellites, where both satellites have a lifespan of 15 years.
Satellite
The Replica
Gaia
Rate of Decline
(percent per year)
2.5
2
Electrical Power at Launch (percent)
100
88
The system of equations that represent the percent of electrical power,y, for each satellite for z, the number of years since its launch is shown.
110
(0, 100)
100
90
(0,88)
Electrical Power (%)
80
70
60
50
(24,40)
40
30
20
10
(40.0)
(44.0)
0
5
10 15
20
25 30 35
Years since Launch
40
15 50 55
Complete the statements.
The solution to the system is
Select
This solution Select
viable because Select