The N of states and fedarl inmates in million during year x, where X ¡Ý 2002 can be approximated by the following formula.

Question

N=0.04x - 78.46
Determine the year in which there were 1.7 million inmates in the year?

Answer 1

1.7=.04x-78.46
.04x=80.16

x= 8016/4=2004

Answer 2

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