Suppose the Following Table Gives the U

question 85

Multiple Choice

Suppose the following table gives the U.S. population, in millions, for selected years, with projections to 2050. Find a linear model that approximately fits the data, with x equal to the number of years past 1960. Round numerical values in your answer to three decimal places. Depending on the technology you use, your answer may be slightly different than the correct answer shown.​ ​ ​

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