2) For over 20 years, the population of Tressel, Ohio has been increasing linearly according tothe function P(t) = 225t + 7,000 where P is the number of residents, and t is years after 1980. Compute P(0) and interpret its meaning in the context of this problem.

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2) For over 20 years, the population of Tressel, Ohio has been increasing linearly
according tothe function
P(t) = 225t + 7,000
where P is the number of residents, and t is years after 1980. Compute P(0) and
interpret its meaning in the context of this problem.
Transcribed Image Text:2) For over 20 years, the population of Tressel, Ohio has been increasing linearly according tothe function P(t) = 225t + 7,000 where P is the number of residents, and t is years after 1980. Compute P(0) and interpret its meaning in the context of this problem.
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