Question

I would like to get some help with:
The number of state and federal inmates in millions during year x, where x > (a little line should be under this symbol) 2002 can be approximated by the following formula.
N = 0.03x - 58.45
Determine the year in which there were 1.7 million inmates.
Question #1: It was in the year ____________?

Answer 1

Hello, anyone there??

Answer 2

0.03x - 58.45=1.7
solve for x
0.03x=1.7+58.45
x = (1.7+58.45)/.03 = 2005

Answer 3

x = (1.7 + 58.45) / .03 = 2005...is this a fraction ?? or does the "/" line represent division??

Answer 4

same thing

Answer 5

yes
\[a/b = \frac{a}{b}\]

Answer 6

Thanks for your help!!!!

Answer 7

np