SOLUTION: In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 3550. By 1998, the population was measured again to be 3270. If the population continues to change linearly: Find a f

Question 752246: In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 3550. By 1998, the population was measured again to be 3270. If the population continues to change linearly:
Find a formula for the moose population, P, in terms of t, the years since 1990.What does your model predict the moose population to be in 2007?
Having trouble solving this problem.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call the year 1990
Then, 1994 =
and, 1998 =
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Now you have 2 points on a straight line:
( 4, 3550 )
( 8, 3270 )
Plug these points into the general point-slope formula

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In 2007,

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check:
( 8,3270 )

OK
You can check the other point

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