The city of Anville is currently home to 21000 people, and the population has been growing at a continuous rate of 4% per year. The city of Brinker is currently home to 14000 people, and the population has been growing at a continuous rate of 8% per year. In how many years will the populations of the two towns be equal?

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The city of Anville is currently home to 21000 people, and the population has been growing at a continuous rate of 4% per year. The city of Brinker is currently home to 14000 people, and the population has been growing at a continuous rate of 8% per year. In how many years will the populations of the two towns be equal?


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