the number of internet users I in millions during year x,where X_ 2000 can be approximated by the following formula.
I = 109x-217,554
Approximate the year in which there were 1200 million Internet users for the first time.
there were 1200 million internet users for the first time during the year _____ .
(round to the nearest year as needed.)

Question

the number of internet users I in millions during year x,where X_> 2000 can be approximated by the following formula.
I = 109x-217,554
Approximate the year in which there were 1200 million Internet users for the first time.
there were 1200 million internet users for the first time during the year _____ .
(round to the nearest year as needed.)

anonymous · Answer

Replace I with 1200 million and solve for x.

anonymous · Answer

ok i did that, 1200+109x-217,554 then i need to add 217,554 on both sides how would i write that?

anonymous · Answer

where did the equal sign go?

anonymous · Answer

im sorry, 1200=109x-217,554

anonymous · Answer

1200 = 109x-217,554
1200 + 217,554 = 109x
x = 2006.9 => 2007

anonymous · Answer

thanks