It Has Been Estimated That a Certain Stream Can Support

question 202

Multiple Choice

It has been estimated that a certain stream can support 55,000 fish if it is pollution-free. It has further been estimated that for each ton of pollutants in the stream, 1,300 fewer fish can be supported. Assuming the relationship is linear, write the equation that gives the population of fish p in terms of the tons of pollutants x. ​

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