Question 617280
The number N of state and federal inmates in millions during year x, where x > 2002 can be approximated by the following formula
N=0.05X-98.50
Determine the year in which there were 1.8 million inmates.
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Equation:
0.05x - 98.5 = 1.8
0.05x = 100.3
x = 2006
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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