SOLUTION: Between 1989 and 1998, the population of small town, USA (in thousands) can be modeled by f(x)=0.24x^2-0.96x+4, where x=0 represents 1989. Based on this model, in what year did the

Question 1089529: Between 1989 and 1998, the population of small town, USA (in thousands) can be modeled by f(x)=0.24x^2-0.96x+4, where x=0 represents 1989. Based on this model, in what year did the population of small town reach its minimum?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

1989 = 0
1998 = 9
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1989 + 2 = 1991
The minimum population was in 1991
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