A town's population has been growing linearly. In 2003 the population was 35,000. The population has been growing by 2700 people
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Answer:
x = 28
Step-by-step explanation:
The ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
=
( cross- multiply )
8(x - 7) = 168 ( divide both sides by 8 )
x - 7 = 21 ( add 7 to both sides )
x = 28