Question

The equation yˆ=11.89x−15,345.2 predicts a population of a town in year x.

According to the equation, what was the population in 2018?

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Answer 1

The answer to your question is 8649 persons

Explanation:

Data

Equation y = 11.89x - 15345.2

Year = x = 2018

Process

1.- Just substitute x in the equation

y = 11.89 (2018) - 15345.2

2.- Multiply 11.89 by 2018

y = 23994.02 - 15345.2

3.- Subtract to find x

y = 8648.82

4.- Conclusion

There was 8649 persons in 2018.