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The population growth (in thousands) for Decatur can be represented by the expression 3x + 5 3 x + 261, where x represents the number of years since 2016. The population growth (in thousands) for neighboring Lithonia can be represented by the expression 4x - 5 2 x + 212, where x represents the numberof years since 2016. The governor of Georgia would like to know when the populations of the two towns will be equal.

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Answer:

1967 or 2069

Step-by-step explanation:

To do this, you need to equal the expressions:

3x^2+53x+261=4x^2-52x+212

now, solve for y, when x=0:

-1(0)^2+53(0)+261=4(0)^2-52(0)+212

0+0+261=0-0+212

261=212

the difference is 49, so 49 years before or after 2016.

i think i did this right, if not im sorry bc im tired

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