To predict the population in the year 2030 using the given linear model \(y = 0.83x + 30\), we need to substitute \(x = 30\) into the equation.
\[ y = 0.83(30) + 30 \]
Calculating \(0.83 \times 30\):
\[ 0.83 \times 30 = 24.9 \]
Now adding 30 to this product:
\[ y = 24.9 + 30 = 54.9 \]
Thus, in 2030, the predicted population of the state will be 54.9 million people.
The correct response is:
In 2030, the population of the state will be 54.9 million people.