The function w(x) = -0.01x² + 0.27x + 8.60 can be used to estimate the number of self-employed workers in America in millions, x years after 1980. For what years were there (or will be there) 9.7 million self-employed worker in America? (There are 2 answers – a total of 4 points)

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  1. The function w(x) = -0.01x² + 0.27x + 8.60 can be used to estimate the number of self-employed workers in America in millions, x years after 1980. For what years were there (or will be there) 9.7 million self-employed worker in America? (There are 2 answers – a total of 4 points)

 

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