The population of a small town in central Florida has shown a linear decline in the years 2003-2011. In 2003 the population was 41100 people. In 2011 it was 36380 people.

A) Write a linear equation expressing the population of the town, P , as a function of t , the number of years since 2003. Include the entire equation as your answer. Answer: ________________

B) If the town is still experiencing a linear decline, what will the population be in 2014? _______________