The equation, y = 76(1.013)x, represents the the population of the United States, after 1900, in millions. The population in 1900 (x = 0) was..?
A. 1.0123 million
B. 76 million
C. 76.988 million
D. 77 million

Question

The equation, y = 76(1.013)x, represents the the population of the United States, after 1900, in millions. The population in 1900 (x = 0) was..?
A. 1.0123 million
B. 76 million 		
C. 76.988 million
D. 77 million

ghazi · Answer

well substitute x=0 you'll get B but there must be a plus sign in your equation it should be y= 76+(1.013)x

anonymous · Answer

i think it is 
$$ y = 76(1.013)^x$$which means in 1900 it was  76 million since 
$$b^0=1$$ and so 
$$76(1.013)^0=76\times 1=76$$

ghazi · Answer

yes it is also one of the possibilities ...