Question

question 11 of 12 (2 points) | question attempt: 1 of 2
year (x = 0 represents 2000)
part 1 of 2
(a) find the slope of the line defined by the two given points.
the slope is 2.5.
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 in a context - like a population - time graph represents the rate of change.

Step2: Identify values

Since the slope is 2.5 and x represents years since 2000, it means the population changes by 2.5 million per year.

Step3: Determine direction

A positive slope means the population is increasing.

Answer:

The population has increased at a rate of 2.5 million per year since 2000.