Question

In 2009, a town's population was about 9,000 residents. In 2014, the population was about 12,500 residents. Which linear model represents the town's population, p, as a function of t, the time in years after 2007

Answer 1

Answer:

Population function (Based on 2007) =  7,600 + 700n

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Population in 2009 = 9,000

Population in 2014 = 12,500

Computation:

Increase in population per year = [12,500 - 9,000] / 5

Increase in population per year = 700

Population in 2007 = 9,000 - [2 x 700]

Population in 2007 = 7,600

Population function (Based on 2007) =  7,600 + 700n

n = number of year

Answer 2

Answer:

p(t)=700t+7600

Step-by-step explanation: