2. The number of pieces of trash in a trash can
outside a movie theater increases after the
movie is over. The equation below represents
the pieces of trash inside the trash can x
minutes after the end of the movie. Which
statement is true?
y = 5(2)x


a. There were initially 2 pieces of trash.
b. The amount of trash increases by 2% each
minute.
c. The trash amount increases at a linear rate.
d. After 2 minutes, you can expect about 20
pieces of trash.