The population of a rare species of flightless birds in 2007 was estimated to be 160,978 birds. By 2014, the number of birds had grown to 218,267. (a) Assuming the population grows linearly, find the linear model, y = mx + b, representing the population x years since 2000. y = Number x + Number (round m and b to 3 decimal places) (b) Using the linear model from part (a), estimate the population in 2030. Number (round to the nearest whole number)
