The function

W (x) = 0.07x+4.1

models the number of women, W (x), in millions, enrolled in

U. S. colleges x years after 1984. The function

M (x) = 0.01x+3.9

models the number of men, M (x), in millions, enrolled in U. S.

colleges x years after 1984.

a) Find the number (in millions) of women enrolled in U. S.

colleges in the year 1994.

b) Find the number (in millions) of men enrolled in U. S. colleges

in the year 1994.

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Tristen Oconnell

12 February, 21:49

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Baylee Curtis · Answer 1

1994-1984 equals 10 so plug 10 in for x

a).07 (10) + 4.1 = 4.8

4.8 million women

b).01 (10) + 3.9 = 4.0

4.0 million men