This model is of the form f (x) = mx + b. Determine what m and b signify. 3) The population, in millions, of a city t years after 1990 is given by P (t) = 2.8 + 0.11t.

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Emmalee Weiss

10 April, 15:34

This model is of the form f (x) = mx + b. Determine what m and b signify. 3) The population, in millions, of a city t years after 1990 is given by P (t) = 2.8 + 0.11t.

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Rambo · Answer 1

It means that the population started at 2.8 million, and that it increased by 0.11 million each year. M stands for slope, b stands for the y intercept.