A town's population increases at a constant rate. In 2010 the population was 55,000. By 2012 the population had increased to 72,000. If this trend continues, predict the population in 2016. The population will be [Number in 2016.

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A town's population increases at a constant rate. In 2010 the population was 55,000. By 2012 the
population had increased to 72,000. If this trend continues, predict the population in 2016.
The population will be [Number
in 2016.
Show your work and explain how you arrived at your answer. Answers with no relevant
explanations do not show an understanding of the topic and may get reduced or no credit.
Transcribed Image Text:A town's population increases at a constant rate. In 2010 the population was 55,000. By 2012 the population had increased to 72,000. If this trend continues, predict the population in 2016. The population will be [Number in 2016. Show your work and explain how you arrived at your answer. Answers with no relevant explanations do not show an understanding of the topic and may get reduced or no credit.
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