30 points asap
The equation y = –117.5 x + 31,379.9 gives the population y of a city x years after 1975. What is the real-world meaning of the rate of change and the y-intercept?
Rate of Change: The city’s population decreases by about 118 people each year. Y-intercept: In 1975, the city’s population was about 31,380 people.
Rate of Change: The city’s population decreases by about 31,380 people each year. Y-intercept: In 1975, the city’s population was about 118 people.
Rate of Change: The city’s population decreases by about 1975 people each year. Y-intercept: In year 0, the city's population was about 118 people.
