In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 4030. By 1997, the population was measured again to be 4420. If the population continues to change linearly: Find a formula for the moose population, P, in terms of t, the years since 1990. P(t)= What does your model predict the moose population to be in 2002?

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In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 4030. By 1997, the population was measured again to be 4420. If the population continues to change linearly:

Find a formula for the moose population, P, in terms of t, the years since 1990.

P(t)=  

What does your model predict the moose population to be in 2002?

 

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