SOLUTION: In 1993, the life expency of males in a certain country was 62.7 years. In 2000 it was 65.5 years. what will the life expency be in 2009?

Question 612835: In 1993, the life expency of males in a certain country was 62.7 years. In 2000 it was 65.5 years. what will the life expency be in 2009?
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In 1993, the life expectancy of males in a certain country was 62.7 years. In 2000 it was 65.5 years. what will the life expectanncy be in 2009?
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You have 2 points:(0,62.7) and (7,65.5) where the x-value is
# of years after 1993.
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slope = (65.5-63.7)/7 = 0.2571
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Equation:
life exect = 0.2571(yrs after 1993) + 62.7
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le = 0.2571(16) + 62.7
le = 66.81 yrs
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cheers,
Stan H.

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