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The scatterplot shows data for the area of Pacific sea ice between 2000 and 2012. The best fit line is shown in the graph and the equation of the line is A(t)=−0.187t+380.5, where A(t) represents the area of measurable sea ice in the Pacific Ocean in the year t. Find the area of Pacific sea ice in the year 2020?

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2.76
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2.25
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3.76
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1.86
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Solution

The correct option is A 2.76
A(t) = -0.187t + 380.5
Given, t = 2020
A(2020)=0.187(2020)+380.5=2.76

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