Question: A town's population has been increasing at a constant (linear) rate. In 2010 the population was 46,020. By 2012 the population had increased to 52,070.

A town's population has been increasing at a constant (linear) rate. In 2010 the population was 46,020. By 2012 the population had increased to 52,070. Assume this trend continues.

a.The town's predicted population in the year 2020 is: 76,270

b.In what year will the town's predicted population be 103495 ? 2029

I got half this question right with these answers. Please help me figure out where I went wrong, thanks.

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