The population of a small town in central Florida has shown a linear decline in the years 2002-2012. In 2002 the population was 34200 people. In 2012 it was 29300 people.

A) Write a linear equation expressing the population of the town, P, as a function of t, the number of years since 2002. Include the entire equation as your answer.

B) If the town is still experiencing a linear decline, what will the population be in 2015?

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Tripp Howe

20 December, 18:14

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Kole Turner · Answer 1

Kole Turner 20 December, 22:12

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I think answer should be b.