The population growth of a state since 2000 in millions of people is represented by a linear model. Using the trend line, y equals 0.83 x plus 30, predict the population, , in the year 2030. Let x equals 30 because the year 2030 is 30 years after the year 2000.

Answer 1

To predict the population in the year 2030, we substitute x = 30 into the linear model:

y = 0.83(30) + 30
y = 24.9 + 30
y = 54.9

Therefore, the predicted population in the year 2030 is approximately 54.9 million people.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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To predict the population in the year 2030, we substitute x = 30 into the linear model:

y = 0.83(30) + 30
y = 24.9 + 30
y = 54.9

Therefore, the predicted population in the year 2030 is approximately 54.9 million people.