The population growth of a state since 2000 in millions of people is represented by a linear model. Using the trend line,

y = 0.83x + 30, predict the population, y, in the year 2030. Let x = 30 because the year 2030 is 30 years after the year
2000. (1 ротг)
© In 2030, the population of the state will be 0.83 million people.
• In 2030, the population of the state will be 30.03 million people.
• In 2030, the population of the state will be 60.83 million people.
• In 2030, the population of the state will be 54.9 million people

1 answer

• In 2030, the population of the state will be 54.9 million people.

To find the population in the year 2030, plug in x = 30 into the linear model:
y = 0.83(30) + 30
y = 24.9 + 30
y = 54.9 million

Therefore, the population of the state in the year 2030 will be 54.9 million people.