the number n of state & federal inmates in millions during year x. where xequal 2002 can be approximated using the formula n=0.03x-58.65.

determine the year vin which there were 1.5 million inmates

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the number n of state & federal inmates in millions during year x. where x>equal 2002 can be approximated using the formula n=0.03x-58.65.

determine the year vin which there were 1.5 million inmates

anonymous · Answer

lot of repeats tonight
does everyone take the same class?
$$n=0.03x-58.65\1.5=0.03x-58.65\1.5+58.65=.03x\60.15=.03x\x=60.15\div.03
$$

anonymous · Answer

oh ok thanks i got to the 60.15 and was unsure where to go so it would be 2005

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

i have another one solve the linear inequality 7-7/6x>equal 8. can u help