Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - An Introduction to Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 68: 79

Answer

$153 \text{ cigarettes}$

Work Step by Step

Substituting $x=20$ in the given equation, $ y=-94.8x+2049 ,$ then the value of $y$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} y=-94.8(20)+2049 \\\\ y=-1896+2049 \\\\ y=153 .\end{array} Hence, the average annual number of cigarettes smoked by an American adult in 2020 is $ 153 \text{ cigarettes} .$
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