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2,000 - 61k = 48
In 1962, the population of a bird species was 2,000.
The population k years after 1962 was 48, and k
satisfies the equation above. Which of the following
is the best interpretation of the number 61 in this
context?

Respuesta :

Answer:

61 is the rate at which the population changes every year

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]2000 - 61k = 48[/tex]

Required

Interpret 61

A linear equation has the form:

[tex]y = mk + b[/tex]

or

[tex]b + mk = y[/tex]

Where m is the rate

By comparison:

[tex]mk = -61k[/tex]

[tex]m = -61[/tex]

Hence, 61 represents the rate at which the population changes yearly.

The negative sign implies that the populatiin reduces

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