SOLUTION: The population of Johnstown is increasing linearly in time. In 2000, the population was 47. In 2006, it was 77. Let y be the populatiion and x be the year using 0 for the year 2
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Question 360577: The population of Johnstown is increasing linearly in time. In 2000, the population was 47. In 2006, it was 77. Let y be the populatiion and x be the year using 0 for the year 2000.
Write an equation representing this relationship.
Estimate the population in 2018.
Any advise is great appreciated! Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The population of Johnstown is increasing linearly in time. In 2000, the population was 47. In 2006, it was 77. Let y be the populatiion and x be the year using 0 for the year 2000.
Write an equation representing this relationship.
Estimate the population in 2018.
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y2000 47
y2006 77
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increase per year = 30/6 = 5
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y= 47+5x
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y 2018
y=47+5*18
y=235+18
y=253
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