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The linear equation for the number of vacations(in millions)
Answer to Problem 23PPS
The linear equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given: It is given that,
In year 2000 the number of vacations were 337.1 million. And in year 2004 the number of vacations were 375.4 million.
Calculation: Consider that the year 2000 represents 0, so that the year 2004 will represent 4. Therefore the two points will be
Therefore the slope
Now the linear equation through the point
The number of vacations that will be taken in the year 2012.
Answer to Problem 23PPS
The number of vacations taken will be 452 million in 2012.
Explanation of Solution
Given: It is given that,
In year 2000 the number of vacations were 337.1 million. And in year 2004 the number of vacations were 375.4 million.
Calculation: From (1) the number of vacations taken in the year 2012 can be evaluated by plugging
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