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You can probably see the pattern now, and generalize that. Pn = 437 + n(32) = 437 + 32n. Using this equation, we can calculate how many bottles he’ll have after 5 years: P5 = 437 + 32(5) = 437 + 160 = 597. We can now also solve for when the collection will reach 1000 bottles by substituting in 1000 for Pn and solving for n. 1000 = 437 + 32n ... ................
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