The following information shows the U. S. population from 1800 to 1860, P- Population in Let P(0)-5.31 be the population in millions in the year 1800.
millions
Let P(1)- 7.22 be the population in millions in the year 1810.
T-time in years
2 write the explicit formula that models the situation
3
10
3 Complete the table. (Round to the nearest hundredth).
Year
0 1 2 2.5
Population
PC)
5.31 7.22
Explain the meaning in terms of the situation.
P(-1) - and it represents
P(2.5) - , and it represents
P(10) - and it represents
3 Use the explicit equation to predict the population of the United States in the year 2021?
Write your answer as a complete sentence in context.
• Degree of accuracy: How does rounding impact the answer? Explain (5/6) or Justify with
evidence(7/8) 6
• Does the solution make sense? Explain (5/6) or justify including research(7/8) 7