The N of states and fedarl inmates in million during year x, where X ¡Ý 2002 can be approximated by the following formula.
N=0.04x - 78.46
Determine the year in which there were 1.7 million inmates in the year?
1.7=.04x-78.46
.04x=80.16
x= 8016/4=2004
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To determine the year in which there were 1.7 million inmates, we can use the formula N = 0.04x - 78.46 and substitute N with 1.7:
1.7 = 0.04x - 78.46
To find the value of x, we can rearrange the equation to isolate x:
0.04x = 1.7 + 78.46
0.04x = 80.16
Next, divide both sides of the equation by 0.04 to solve for x:
x = 80.16 / 0.04
x = 2004
Therefore, in the year 2004, there were approximately 1.7 million inmates.