Solve the problem.
-The points shown in the graph represent the per capita consumption of chicken and beef in a country x years after the year 2000. Yearly Per Capita Consumption of Chicken and Beef
a. Use the given data points to write a linear function that approximates per capita consumption of Chicken C(x) (in lb) at a time x years since the year 2000.
b. Use the given data points to write a linear function that approximates per capita consumption of Beef B(x) (in lb) at a time x years since the year 2000.
c. Approximate the solution to the system of linear equations defined by the functions from parts (a)
And (b) . Round to 1 decimal place. Interpret the meaning of the solution to the system.
A) a.
b.
c. Midyear in 2,006 , the per capita consumption of beef and chicken was approximately equal at each
B) a. ;
b.
c. Midyear in 2,006 , the per capita consumption of beef and chicken was approximately equal at each
C) a.
b.
c. Midyear in 2,007 , the per capita consumption of beef and chicken was approximately equal at each
D) a. ;
b.
c. Midyear in 2,007 , the per capita consumption of beef and chicken was approximately equal at each
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