An archaeologist dates a bone fragment discovered at a depth of 4 feet as approximately 1500 B.C.

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An archaeologist dates a bone fragment discovered at a depth of 4 feet as approximately 1500 B.C. and dates a pottery shard at a depth of 8 feet as approximately 2100B.C. Assuming that there is a linear relationship between depths and dates at this archeological site, find the equation that relates depth to date. How deep should the archaeologist dig to look for relics from 3000 B.C.?
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Finite Mathematics and Its Applications

ISBN: 978-0134768632

12th edition

Authors: Larry J. Goldstein, David I. Schneider, Martha J. Siegel, Steven Hair

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