In 1984 the population density of a country was 63 people per square mile, and in 1999 it was 75 people per square mile. Use a linear function to estimate when the population density reached 88 people per square mile. The population density will reach 88 people per square mile in the year (Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)

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In 1984 the population density of a country was 63 people per square mile, and in 1999 it was 75 people per square mile. Use a linear function to estimate when the
population density reached 88 people per square mile.
The population density will reach 88 people per square mile in the year
(Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:In 1984 the population density of a country was 63 people per square mile, and in 1999 it was 75 people per square mile. Use a linear function to estimate when the population density reached 88 people per square mile. The population density will reach 88 people per square mile in the year (Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)
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