According to the U.S. Census Bureau projections through the year 2030, the population y (in millions) of the given state in year x is approximated by  Ohio: -x+150y=1710 Texas: -41x+300y=2430 where x=0 corresponds to the year 2000. In what year are the two states projected to have the same population? Round your answer to the nearest year.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau projections through the year 2030, the population y (in millions) of the given state in year x is approximated by 

Ohio: -x+150y=1710

Texas: -41x+300y=2430

where x=0 corresponds to the year 2000. In what year are the two states projected to have the same population? Round your answer to the nearest year. 

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