The equation y = 0.1x + 1.61 can be used to predict the price per pound of ground beef, where x is the number of years since 1996.

According to the model, what will the price per pound of ground beef be in 2017?

$3.81

$3.71

$3.61

$3.31

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Mckinley Hines

11 September, 17:35

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Lilyana Huynh · Answer 1

2017 - 1996 = 21

So x = 21

y=0.1 (21) + 1.61

y=2.1+1.61

y=3.71

$3.71 is your answer

The equation y = 0.1x + 1.61 can be used to predict the price per pound of ground beef, where x is the number of years since 1996.According to the model, what will the price per pound of ground beef be in 2017?$3.81$3.71$3.61$3.31