OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §4.2 Modeling with Linear Functions · Example 2 · Algebra · Graphs
Using a Linear Model to Investigate a Town’s Population
A town’s population has been growing linearly. In 2004, the population was 6,200. By 2009, the population had grown to 8,100. Assume this trend continues.
ⓐPredict the population in 2013.
ⓑIdentify the year in which the population will reach 15,000.
OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §4.2 Modeling with Linear Functions · Example 2
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