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Population as a Function of Age The functionP(a) = 0.014a2 − 5.073a + 327.287represents th...

Population as a Function of Age The function

P(a) = 0.014a2 − 5.073a + 327.287

represents the population P (in millions) of Americans that are a years of age or older in 2012.

(a) Identify the dependent and independent variables.


(b) Evaluate P(20). Provide a verbal explanation of the meaning of P(20).


(c) Evaluate P(0). Provide a verbal explanation of the meaning of P(0).

Source U.S. Census Bureau

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