Answer:
In year 2030 the population is predicted to be 71.75 million
Explanation:
* Lets explain how to solve the problem
- Using data from 2010 and projected to 2020, the population of
the United Kingdom (y, in millions) can be approximated by the
equation 10.0 y − 4.55 x = 581
- x is the number of years after 2000
- We need to know in what year the population is predicted to be
71.75 million
* Lets substitute the value of y in the equation by 71,75
∵ The equation of the population is 10.0 y - 4.55 x = 581
∵ y = 71.75
∴ 10.0(71.75) - 4.55 x = 581
∴ 717.5 - 4.55 x = 581
- Subtract 717.5 from both sides
∴ - 4.55 x = - 136.5
- Divide both sides by - 4.55
∴ x = 30
∵ x represents the number of years after 2000
∵ 2000 + 30 = 2030
∴ In year 2030 the population is predicted to be 71.75 million