In 1976 the population density of a country was 55 people per square mile, and in 2001 it was 75 people per square mile. Use a linear function to estimate when the population density reached 90 people per square mile.

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In 1976 the population density of a country was 55 people per square mile, and in 2001 it was 75 people per square mile. Use a linear function to estimate when the
population density reached 90 people per square mile.
The population density will reach 90 people per square mile in the year.
(Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)
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