The number N of state and federal inmates in millions during year x, where 2002 can be approximated by the following formula.

N=0.03x-58.32

Determine the year in which there were 1.8 million inmates.

Question

The number N of state and federal inmates in millions during year x, where >2002 can be approximated by the following formula.

N=0.03x-58.32

Determine the year in which there were 1.8 million inmates.

anonymous · Answer

$$ 1.8=0.03x-58.32
$$
Solve for $x$

anonymous · Answer

So will I minus 1.8 on both sides?

anonymous · Answer

Nope, you want to isolate $x$.

anonymous · Answer

I sorry I am so doubt to this lol.

anonymous · Answer

you want to add 58.32 to both sides.

anonymous · Answer

then divide by 0.03

anonymous · Answer

Thank you hold on let me see if I get it correct.

anonymous · Answer

is it 1884

anonymous · Answer

Nosorry 2004

anonymous · Answer

Thank you. I got 1884 because I subtracted 58.32 instead of adding it on the opposite side. I think I get this know. Thank you;-).