In Lesson 2.6, you used the following data about population changes in the United States. Suppose state planners in Indiana and Michigan think that the average rate of change will continue through 2020.
| State | 2000 Population | 2010 Population |
| Michigan | 9,938,444 | 9,883,640 |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 6,080,485 | 6,483,802 |
- Write equations to model the populations for each state. Use M for the population of Michigan; I for the population of Indiana and t for time in years after 2000.
Michigan:
Indiana: - Use your equations to find the projected population for Michigan and Indiana in 2020.
Michigan:
Indiana: