Answer:
In 2012 , the population will be 15 million
Step-by-step explanation:
We start by setting up an exponential equation that defines the increase
P(t) = I(1 + r)^t
P(t) represents the present population = 15 million
I is the population in 2007 which is 13.8 million
r is 1.6% = 0.016
t is what we want to calculate
15 million = 13.8 million (1 + 0.016)^t
15/13.8 = (1.016)^t
1.09 = (1.016)^t
ln 1.09 = t ln 1.016
t = ln 1.09/ln 1.016
t = 5.429 which is approximately 5
So in 2007 + 5 = 2012, the population will be 15 million
(x + y)^2 = (x^2 - 2xy + y^2)
First distribute the ^2 on the left side of the equation to each term inside the parenthesis:
x^2+ 2xy + y^2
Now pick one of the variables to solve for and isolate it:
(solving for x)
x^2 + 2xy + y^2 = x^2 - 2xy + y^2
x^2+ 2xy = x^2 - 2xy
2xy = -2xy
-x = x
x = 0
When you solve for y in the equation it will turn out to be 0 as well
