Question

Can someone please help me out?

Answer 1

S=46.6

Step-by-step explanation:

x is the number of years :

from 1998 to 2020 = 22 years

S-1.9x=4.8

S-(1.9)(22)=4.8

S=4.8+41.8

S=46.6

Answer 2

46.6 billion

Step-by-step explanation:

Isolate S on the left side by adding 1.9x to both sides. this gives you S = 4.8 + 1.9x. Plug in 22 for x because 2020 is 22 years from 1998.

4.8 + 1.9(22) = 46.6