SOLUTION: In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 2100. By 1997, the population was measured again to be 4100. If the population continues to change linearly: Find a fo

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Question 1167988: In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 2100. By 1997, the population was measured again to be 4100. If the population continues to change linearly:
Find a formula for the moose population, p, in terms of t the years since 1990.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the equation for the line containing the points (1994,2100) and (1997,4100).

To make year 1990 as a zero-reference, then your points should be (4,2100) and (7,4100).