Answer:
23
Step-by-step explanation:
Note that the year = x axis, and that it starts at 2000. This means that 2016 will be 16.
The population starts at 2, and = y.
Finally, note the equation given is y = 1.5x - 1
You are solving for the year 2016 (16 years from the 2000). Plug in 16 for x.
y = 1.5(16) - 1
Simplify. Follow PEMDAS. First multiply, then subtract.
y = 1.5(16) - 1
y = 24 - 1
y = 23
23 would be the population inn 2016.
