For part a) and b), round your answers to two decimal places as needed. For part c) and d), round
answer to the nearest whole number (person).
In 2000, the estimated population of Pottsville, USA was 38181. By 2001, the population had grown
41972.
Assuming that the growth is linear, construct a linear equation that expresses the population, P, of
Pottsville t years since 2000.
P(t) =
Assuming that the growth is exponential, construct an exponential equation that expresses the
population, P, of Pottsville t years since 2000.
P(t) =
If the population of Pottsville is growing at a linear rate, estimate the population in the year 2006.
If the population of Pottsville is growing at a linear rate the population in the year 2006 will be
approximately
people.
If the population of Pottsville is growing at an exponential rate, estimate the population in the yea
2006.
If the population of Pottsville is growing at an exponential rate, the population in the year 2006 wi
approximately
people.