Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - 1.2 - Linear Equations in One Variable - 1.2 Exercises - Page 88: 69c

Answer

Approximately $2022$, which seems reasonable.

Work Step by Step

Set $y=538$. Then $538=11.09t+293.4\\538-293.4=244.6=11.09t\\t=\frac{244.6}{11.09}\approx22.056$. Thus the population will be $538000$ in approximately $2022$, which seems reasonable.
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