Write the equation for this situation: The population,p, in thousands, can be approximated by sum of 4 and one-half time the years since 1985,d. Then graph the equation and use the graph to determine the population in the town in 1995. Please show all work.

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anonymous · Answer

Odd description of pupolation growth, but anyhow here's the math they describe

$$P(t)=4.5(t-1985)$$

.......that looks really wrong, please restate the question clearer specially the "sum" part.

anonymous · Answer

how do you graph this