Question

The formula J=2.5sqrt{x}+27 models the percentage of full-time with jobs x years after 1980. Use the formula to project when 54.5% of full-time college students will have jobs.

Answer 1

\[54.5=2.5\sqrt{x}+27\]

Answer 2

\[81.5=2.5\sqrt{x}\]

Answer 3

\[32.6=\sqrt{x}\]

Answer 4

x=1063

Answer 5

You wrote \[81.5=2.5\sqrt{x}\]
If you check it again you'll notice you've added 27 instead of subtracting it.

Answer 6

If you fix that the result will be x=121

Answer 7

\[27.5=2.5\sqrt{x}\]

Answer 8

\[11=\sqrt{x}\]

Answer 9

x=121

Answer 10

(y)

Answer 11

in 2101, 54.5% students will have jobs?