SOLUTION: The number y of U.S. cable TV networks from 1984 through 2003 can be approximated by the quadratic equation y=1.06x^2-4.77x + 47.9, where x=0 represents 1984, x=1 represents 1985,
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: The number y of U.S. cable TV networks from 1984 through 2003 can be approximated by the quadratic equation y=1.06x^2-4.77x + 47.9, where x=0 represents 1984, x=1 represents 1985, and so on. Use the model to estimate the number of cable TV channels in the year 2000. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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Answer by disney(3) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The year 2000 is 16 years after 1984, so x=16.
Fill in 16 for x in you equation: y=1.06(16)^2-4.77(16)+47.9 then solve like a regular math problem.
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