The population of a Midwest industrial town decreased from 214,000 to 208,000 in just 5 years. Assuming that this trend continues, what will the population be after an additional 6years?

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The population of a Midwest industrial town decreased from 214,000 to 208,000 in just 5 years. Assuming that this trend​ continues, what will the population be after an additional 6years?

Patrick B. · Accepted Answer

the slope is -6000/5 = -1200y = -1200x + 214000x=5+6 = 11 ---> y = -1200*11 +214000 = 200800

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The population of a Midwest industrial town decreased from 214,000 to 208,000 in just 5 years. Assuming that this trend continues, what will the population be after an additional 6years?