Question

The population of a town y years after 1970 is 32,070 + 1,524y.

Which statement is correct?
A.
The population increased by 1,524 people each year after 1970.

B.
The population increased by 32,070 people each year after 1970.

C.
The population decreased by 32,070 people each year after 1970.

D.
The population decreased by 1,524 people each year after 1970.

Answer 1

The answer to this is A :)

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

1524y: this is your slope.

Notice it is positive. Thismust mean that your population can only increase. Therefore, C and D are wrong. Now what is increasing? 1524 each year.