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The graph shows the population y of a certain city over the course of 10 years x. The equation of the trend line shown is yequals1.9xplus21. Answer parts a and b.
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Part 1
a. Use the equation of the trend line to predict the number of years it will take for the population to reach 52,900.
The population will reach 52,900 during year
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(Type a whole number.)
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Set 1.9x + 21 = 52.9 (population in thousands).
x = (52.9 − 21)/1.9 ≈ 16.79, so the population reaches 52,900 during year 17.
x = (52.9 − 21)/1.9 ≈ 16.79, so the population reaches 52,900 during year 17.
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