y = mx + b
y = population after x years
m = rate of change
x = years
b = initial population
First, we have to figure out how much the population grows per year. To do this, we have to find 2% of 9800.
2% = 0.02
(0.02)(9800) = 196
The population grows 196 people per year.
y = 196x + 9800
y = 196(7) + 9800
y = 1372 + 9800
y = 11172
The population after 7 years will be around 11, 172 people.
Hope this helps!
