As cell phones proliferate, the number of pay phones continues to drop. The numb
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As cell phones proliferate, the number of pay phones continues to drop. The number of pay phones from 2004 through 2009 (in millions) are shown in the following table (x = 0 corresponds to 2004):
a. Plot the number of pay phones (y) versus the year (x).
b. Draw the straight line L through the points (0,1.30) and (5, 0.56)
c. Derive an equation for the line L
d. Assuming that the trend contines, estimate the number of pay phones in 2012.
Year, x 0 1 2 3 4 5 Number of pay phones, y 1.30 1.15 1.00 0.84 0.69 0.56Explanation / Answer
The straight line L through the points (0,1.30) and (5, 0.56) IS GIVEN BY
(y-y1)/(x-x1) =(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
That is (y-1.3)/(x-0) =(0.56-1.3)/(5-0)
(y-1.3)/(x)= -0.74/5
5y +0.74x=6.5 is the equation of the straight line
5y = 6.5-0.74x
Number of pay phones in 2012 is when x=8 here
5y = 6.5-0.74*8 = 6.5-5.92=0.58
y=0.116
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