Asked by Kimi

The equation y=1777x + 27,153 can be used to predict the number of gun deaths in the united states x years after 2000, that is, x=0 corresponds with 2000, x=3 corresponds to 2003, x=5 corresponds to 2005, and so on. Predict the number of gun deaths in 2005 and 2007. In what year will the number of gun deaths be 11,160?
Answered by Ms. Sue
See the answers linked below.

Answered by Kimi
Um,I have never had to see the answers link can you please help me out with that? I have no clue what the answers link is nor how to get to it.
Answered by helper
Check your equation. I think it should be
y = -1777x + 27,153

You have +1777x
Answered by Ms. Sue
The problems are linked under <b>Related Questions</b> below.
Answered by helper
Look below "Post Answer" button.

See "Related Questions", click the first link "Algebra".

This almost exact question is answered there.
Answered by Kimi
Helper, You are correct it is -1777. I have been at this for about 8 hours and I am pulling my hair out. Thanks for pointing that out for me. Ms. Sue Thank you again. You guys have been a life saver today. THANKS A BUNCH!!!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome. Good luck!
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