SOLUTION: The number N of state and federal inmates in millions during year x, where x is greater then but equal to 2002 can be approximated by the following formula.
N = 0.05x - 98.75
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Question 625176: The number N of state and federal inmates in millions during year x, where x is greater then but equal to 2002 can be approximated by the following formula.
N = 0.05x - 98.75
Determine the year in which there were 1.5 million inmates.
It was in the year ______.
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.5 = 0.05x-98.75
0.05x = 98.75+1.5
0.05x = 100.25
x = 2005
Answer: Year 2005
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