The table below shows the estimated population of fish living in the local lake as determined by the local environment council every 10 years between 1960 and 1990.
The equation y = 1500 (9)* describes the curve of best fit for the fish population (y). Let x
represent the number of 10 year intervals since 1960.
Year Population
1960 1500
1970 1350
1980 1210
1990 1100
Using this equation, what is the approximate predicted population of fish living in the lake in
the year 2020?