Question

The population of a town is 66,666 people and decreases by 160 people each year.

Answer 1

Answer:

y=-160x+66,666

Step-by-step explanation:

1. This is a linear function that is decreasing

3. Use the equation: y=mx+b

4. Substitute values into the variables

y= -160x + 66,666

- It is -160x because the population decreases by 160 each year, hence, the negative in the front.

- Think of 66,666 as the y-intercept, b.