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In 1990, the population of the Midwest was about 60 million. During the 990s, the population of this area increased an average of about .4 million per year. The polulation of the West was about 53 million in 1990. The population of this area increased an average of about 1 million per year during the 1990s. Assume that the rate of growth of these area remains the same. Estimate when the population of the West would be equal to the population of the Midwest using a system of equations.

 Oct 2, 2014

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So we have the following equation

80 + .4t = 53 + 1t         subtract .4t and 53 from both sides

27 = .6t       divide both sides by .6   

t =  45         (45 years after 1990, i.e., 2035)

 

 Oct 2, 2014
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Best Answer

So we have the following equation

80 + .4t = 53 + 1t         subtract .4t and 53 from both sides

27 = .6t       divide both sides by .6   

t =  45         (45 years after 1990, i.e., 2035)

 

CPhill Oct 2, 2014

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