Question

The population of a town has been growing linearly. In 2003, the population was 53,000, and it has been increasing by 2,200 people each year. What is the equation for the population (P) in terms of the number of years (x) after 2003? Use this formula to find the population in 2009.

A) P = 53,000 + 2,200x

B) P = 2,200x + 53,000

C) P = 55,200 + 2,200x

D) P = 53,000 - 2,200x

Answer 1

The equation for the population in terms of the number of years after 2003 is P = 53,000 + 2,200x. The population in 2009 is 66,200.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for the population (P) in terms of the number of years (x) after 2003 bequation represents a linear relationship between the population and the number of years, with a starting population of 53,000 and an increase of 2,200 people each year.

To find the population in 2009, we need to substitute x = 6 into the equation:

P = 53,000 + 2,200(6)

P = 53,000 + 13,200

P = 66,200