The population of DeSoto rose an average of 142 people for each of 5
years. It then had 5,428 people. Assume
the relationship is linear. Find and
interpret the rate of change
and the
initial value.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to make an interpretation

From the question, we have that initially when the count was started, there were 5,428 people; this means that the initial value of the data is 5,428

For the rate of change, we have that there is an average increase of 142 people for each of 5 years;

That means per 5 years, there is an increase of 142 people and this is what represents the rate of change