Constructing linear and Exponential Functions-Application
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In 2010, the estimated population of Pottsville, USA was 32,105 people. By 2011, the population had grown to 33,144 people.
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Assuming that the growth is linear, construct a linear function L(t) that expresses the population of Pottsville t years since 2010 and use it to predict the population in the year 2015.

L(t)=
(Round to the nearest thousandth as needed)


If this growth rate continues, the population in the year 2015 will be approximately =
(Round your answer to the nearest person)

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Assuming that the growth is exponential, construct an exponential function E(t) that expresses the population of Pottsville t years since 2010 and use it to predict the population in the year 2015

E(t) =
(Round to the nearest thousandth as needed)


If this growth rate continues, the population in the year 2015 will be approximately =
(Round your answer to the nearest person)