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Scientists have determined that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can be modeled by the equation y = 2x + 368, where x is the number of years since the turn of the century and y is the amount of carbon dioxide in parts per million. Which of these statements are correct according to the model? Select all that apply.

A Every year the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases by 2 parts per million.
B Every 2 years the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases by 1 part per million.
C 10 years from now there will be 5 more parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than there are now.
D 10 years from now there will be 20 more parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than there are now.
E 10 years from now there will be 373 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
F 10 years from now there will be 388 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Answer:

A and  D

Step-by-step explanation:

A  true

B   false

C   false

D   true

E   false

F   false   ==>   10 years from now is 32 years since turn of century = x

                  there will be    2 (32) + 388 = 452 ppm

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