Question

the graphs show the populations of california and texas over time.
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the population of california was about 20 million in 1970 and 37 million in

1. what is the average rate of change in the population in each state

between 1970 and 2010?
0.16 million per year
4.15 million per year
0.425 million per year
0.35 million per year

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the time difference

The time difference between 2010 and 1970 is \(2010 - 1970=40\) years.

Step2: Calculate the population change

The population change of California is \(37 - 20 = 17\) million.

Step3: Calculate the average rate of change

The formula for the average rate of change is \(\frac{\text{Change in population}}{\text{Change in time}}\). So, \(\frac{17}{40}=0.425\) million per year.

Answer:

0.425 million per year