Question

The population of a small town in northern California gradually increases by about 50 people a year. In 2010, the population was 8500 people. Write an equation for the population of this city and find its estimated population in 2017. The estimated population in 2017 is

Answer 1

Answer:

50 × 7 + 8500 = 8850

Step-by-step explanation:

Since 7 years have passed since 2010, you would multiply 7 times 50 and add the initial population of 8500