Solve the problem.
-Your home state uses a linear model y $y = 45 ( x - 70 ) + 1610$ to predict the number of vacationers (y) as compared to the average temperature for that week (x). Find the number of vacationers predicted for a week with an
Average temperature of 60 degrees.
A) 7460 vacationers
B) 4240 vacationers
C) 72,000 vacationers
D) 1160 vacationers

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Substituting $x = 60$ into the equation $y = 45(x - 70) + 1610$, we get $y = 45(60 - 70) + 1610 = 45(-10) + 1610 = -450 + 1610 = 1160$ vacationers.

Solve the Problem y=45(x−70)+1610y = 45 ( x - 70 ) + 1610y=45(x−70)+1610

Solve the Problem $y = 45 ( x - 70 ) + 1610$