Using a table of values, determine the solution to the equation below to the nearest fourth of a unit. 2^(-x) + 1 = 5^x + 2 x ≈ -1.50 x ≈ 2.50 x ≈ -0.50 x ≈ 0.75

Ricky takes out a $31,800 student loan to pay his expenses while he is in college. after graduation, he will begin making payments of $190.66 per month for the next 30 years to pay off the loan. how much more will ricky end up paying for the loan than the original value of $31,800? ricky will end up paying $ more than he borrowed to pay off the loan.