Determine Whether or Not the Function Is Linear $\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { t } ) = 59 \mathrm { t } + 12,350$

question 168

Multiple Choice

Determine whether or not the function is linear. If it is, determine the slope and interpret it.
-The population of a small town is given by P $\mathrm { P } ( \mathrm { t } ) = 59 \mathrm { t } + 12,350$ , where t is the number of years past 2010.

• A) Not linear
• B) Linear; 59; Each year since 2010, the population decreased by 59 people.
• C) Linear; 59; Each year since 2010, the population increased by 59 people.
• D) Linear; 12,350; Each year since 2010, the population increased by 12,350 people.

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