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if I have the formula y=a(1+r)^t, then how would I find a in this problem: h(t)=1.8^t

 Feb 11, 2016
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Solve for a:

y = a (r+1)^t

y = a (r+1)^t is equivalent to a (r+1)^t = y:

a (r+1)^t = y

Divide both sides by (r+1)^t:

Answer: |a = y/(r+1)^t

 Feb 12, 2016

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