document.write( "Question 1173084: The formula P = 0.68x2 - 0.047x + 3 models the approximate population P, in thousands, for a species of fish in a local pond, x years after 1997. During what year will the population reach 27,198 fish? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Hi, 
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document.write( " P = 0.68x^2 - 0.047x + 3  
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document.write( " approximate population P, in thousands
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document.write( "27,198 fish , P = ~27
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document.write( "27 = 0.68x^2 - 0.047x + 3 
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document.write( "0.68x^2 - 0.047x - 24 = 0
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document.write( "Solving
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document.write( "x = 5.975   (tossing out negative solution)
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document.write( "Towards to end of the 5th year, the population will reach 27,198 fish
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document.write( "5 years after 1997 = 2002 \n" );
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