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algebra

The population of a town is P=1000t+5000P = 1000t + 5000. What does 1000 represent?

A

The total population

B

The number of years

C

The initial population

D

The annual growth

Correct Answer: D

Choice Choice D is the correct answer.

  1. Slope (1000): Rate of change. People per year.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because 5000 is the initial.

Choice Choice A is incorrect because P is the total.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because t is years.