Question

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The first time a census was taken in Helena, Montana the population was 985. Each year after that, the population was about 5% higher than it was the previous year.

Sketch the graph that represents the situation. Let x represent the number of years since the first census was taken.

What are the coordinates of the point that contains the ­y-intercept?

(2022, 0)

(0, 985)

(0, 2022)

(985, 0)

Answer 1

Answer: It would be (0,985)

Step-by-step explanation: first you would make your formula:

y=.5x(985)

for every year (x) you substitute in a number, for example 2.

y=.5(2)(985)

y=985

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Answer 2

Answer:

(0,985)

Step-by-step explanation:

This is an increasing exponential curve. The y intercept will occur when x = 0. The formula is

P(x) = 985*(1.05)^x

x is the first year after the initial population was recorded. The graph shows the y intercept and the population after 5 years.  The graph almost looks like it is linear but that is because the axis have been changed.