College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 5.1 - Page 529: 68

Answer

According to the model, in 2020, 48 percent of americans will favor the death penalty and 48 percent will oppose it.

Work Step by Step

Solve the second equation for y in terms of x and then substitute it into the first equation. Since x is the number of years after 1988, this corresponds to the year 1988 + 32 = 2020.
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