A city's population in the year x = 1959 was y = 1,775,650.

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A city's population in the year x = 1959 was y = 1,775,650. In 1953 the population was 1,774,750. Compute the slope of the population growth (or decline) and choose the most accurate statement from the following: The population is increasing at a rate of 150 people per year. The population is increasing at a rate of 50 people per year. The population is decreasing at a rate of 250 people per year. The population is decreasing at a rate of 150 people per year. The population is decreasing at a rate of 50 people per year. The population is increasing at a rate of 250 people per year.