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2. (10 points) The population of a city is 9,560. The population is growing at a rate of 2.5% annually.

a) Use the exponential growth formula (y = a(1 + r)t) to write an equation that estimates the population in t years.

b) Use your equation to estimate the population of the city in 20 years. (Round to the nearest whole number. You must show your work to receive credit.

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9,560(1+2.5)t then 9,560(1+2.5)20, I hope that was helpful or the correct answer.
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