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 1.7 million inmates

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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 1.7 million inmates

anonymous · Answer

It should be about year 2004. N is already in millions and they give you the formula for solving N.Remember N is already in millions so to use the formula, N=1.7
1.7=0.05X-98.50      add 98.50
100.2=0.05X             divide 0.05
2004=X