In 1990, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stated that if current trends of burning fossil
Question:
In 1990, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stated that if current trends of burning fossil fuel and deforestation were to continue, then future amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide in parts per million (ppm) would increase, as shown in the table.
Year..................................Carbon Dioxide
1990 ..........................................353
2000 ..........................................375
2075 ..........................................590
2175 ........................................1090
2275 ........................................2000
(a) Let x = 0 represent 1990, x = 10 represent 2000, and so on. Find a function of the form ƒ(x) = a(x - h)2 + k that models the data. Use 10, 3532 as the vertex and 1285, 20002 as another point to determine a.
(b) Use the function to predict the amount of carbon dioxide in 2300. Round to the nearest unit.
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College Algebra
ISBN: 978-0134697024
12th edition
Authors: Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels