The population of a small town can be described by the equation PN equals 4000+70n. Where n is the number of years after 2005. Explain in words what this equation tells us about how the population is changing.

The current population (in 2005) is 4000 because it is the constant. The slope tells us how many people are added to the population, so 70 per year. For ex. 2008 (2008- 2005 = 3=> 3 x 70 = 210 => 210 + 4000 = 4210).