College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.4 - Page 267: 26

Answer

p(x)=0.22+3

Work Step by Step

The given rate of change is an increase of 0.22% per year. Therefore the slope is m=0.22. The graph starts in the year 1950 and the data for this year is 3%, so this is the y-intercept, or b. y=mx+b p(x)=0.22+3
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