The population of a town was 22,000 in 2010. Every year, the population declines 2%. Which function models the population of the town x years after 2010?



The population of a town was 22,000 in 2010. Every year, the population declines 2%. Which function models the population of the town x years after 2010?



f(x)=22000(0.98)x

f(x)=22000(1.02)x

f(x)=22000x1.02

f(x)=22000x0.98

The correct answer is f(x) = 22000(0.98)^x.