In the United States Between 1970 and 2002, the Number

question 122

Multiple Choice

In the United States between 1970 and 2002, the number (in millions) of black children B(x) and Hispanic children H(x) can be described by and , where x is the number of years after December 31st, 1970. In what year were the numbers of children equal? ​

• A) 1976
• B) 1998
• C) 1977
• D) 1978
• E) 1983

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