The population growth of a city since 1900 is represented by a linear model. Interpret the slope and the y-intercept.
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For every year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 1,590. in 1900, the population was 20,000.
For every year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 1,590. in 1900, the population was 20,000.
For every year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 300. In 1900, the population was 0.
For every year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 300. In 1900, the population was 0.
For every 0.65 of a year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 1,000. In 1900, the population was 20,000.
For every 0.65 of a year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 1,000. In 1900, the population was 20,000.
For every year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 650. In 1900, the population was 20,000.
For every year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 1,590. In 1900, the population was 20,000.
Interpretation:
- Slope: The population grows at a rate of approximately 1,590 people per year.
- Y-intercept: In the year 1900, the population was 20,000.