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Life expectancy at age 65 Using Social security Administration data for selected years from 1950 and projected to 2050, the additional years of life expectancy at age 65 can be modified by
To what year does
correspond?
What is the predicted additional years of life expectancy of a 65-years old in 2050?
In what year does the function predict the life expectancy to be 20 years after age 65?
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