In 2015, 19.7% of the U.S. population was aged 4054. This percent is expected to decrease to

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In 2015, 19.7% of the U.S. population was aged 40–54. This percent is expected to decrease to 18.7% in 2050.

(a) Write a linear equation representing this population change.

(b) Solve the system containing the equation from part (a) and the equation from Exercise 67 for the 65-or-older age group. Give the year in which these two age groups will include the same percent of the population. What is that percent?

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College Algebra

ISBN: 978-0134697024

12th edition

Authors: Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels

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