Firefighters use the formula $$S = 0.5P + 26 $$ to compute the horizontal range $$S$$ in feet of water from a particular hose, where $$P$$ is the nozzle pressure in pounds. Find the horizontal range if pressure is $$90$$ lb

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If pressure is $$90$$ lb, substitute the pressure value to the formula of a linear equation
$$S = 0.5P + 26 $$
$$=0.5	imes 90+26$$
$$=71$$

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