Question

year (x = 0 represents 2000)
part 0 / 2
part 1 of 2
(a) find the slope of the line defined by the two given points.
the slope is 5
part: 1 / 2
part 2 of 2
(b) interpret the meaning of the slope in the context of this problem.
the population has select at a rate of million per year since 2000.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope meaning

The slope of a line representing a relationship between time (year) and population represents the rate of change of population per year.

Step2: Interpret given slope

Since the slope is 5, it means the population is increasing.

Answer:

The population has increased at a rate of 5 million per year since 2000.