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The table of real data can be modeled by a line. However, the line may not be an exact mod...

The table of real data can be modeled by a line. However, the line may not be an exact model, so answers may vary.

U.S. Population The population P of the United States in millions during year x is shown in the table.

x

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

P

203

227

249

281

309

Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

(a) Make a scatterplot of the data.


(b) Find a point–slope form of a line that models these data.


(c) Use your equation to estimate what the U.S. population was in 2005.

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