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 650. 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 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 1,590. in 1900, the population was 20,000.
The correct interpretation is:
For every year since 1900, the population grew by approximately 650. In 1900, the population was 20,000.
The slope of the linear model represents the rate of change in the population growth per year. In this case, the slope of 650 indicates that the population of the city grew by approximately 650 every year since 1900.
The y-intercept of the linear model represents the starting point of the population growth. In this case, the y-intercept of 20,000 indicates that in the year 1900, the population of the city was 20,000.