Algebra Word Problem

Question

From 1980 through 1995, payments in millions of dollars for Medicaid can be modeled by the polynomial f(x)=411x^2+194x+24,050 where x=0 corresponds to 1980. Approximate the amount of payments for the years 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985.

Answer 1

f(x) = 411x² + 194x + 24,050      

 

In 1980 x = 0; so in 1982 x = 2, in 1983 x = 3, etc.

 

f(2) = 411(2)² + 194(2) + 24,050

f(2) = 26,082 million

 

Do the rest of them the same way.