This discussion aligns with unit objectives to describe a sequence using a general formula, to identify specific terms of an arithmetic or geometric sequence, and to apply algorithms with a given input. You can generally model population growth as either linear, using an arithmetic sequence, or exponential, using a geometric sequence. You will choose the appropriate model to use based on the pattern of growth observed: linear growth sees a common addition or subtraction each year, whereas exponential growth is multiplied by a common factor each year. POST $1$: INITIAL RESPONSE Star City has experienced unexpected population changes. The city council is scrambling to find remedies $($e$.$g$.,$ new roads to accommodate a growing population, or repurposed vacant lots to accommodate a declining population$).$ As a prospective IT consultant, demonstrate effective leadership by engaging in the following process to achieve the goal of providing guidance for the council and recording the results of your process in a detailed proposal that showcases your ability to lead and drive impactful outcomes for the city. Practice self$-$awareness: Why should the city council accept your guidance as an IT consultant? What beneficial qualities, knowledge, or skills do you bring to this project? What additional resources do you need to be successful? Prioritize goals: The council needs a mathematical model to predict population change. What three contributing factors should be considered? Which of these is having the greatest impact on the population change? Is the change linear or exponential? Plan for success: Create a mathematical model to estimate the population. The model should use the general form for either an Arithmetic Sequence or a Geometric Sequence, depending on whether the change is linear or exponential $($you choose$).$ State the values you choose for the parameters. The output of the formula should be the population size $($an$)$ in the nth year from now.