Solve the problem.The population of a small town can be modeled by P = -33t + 12,800, where t is the number of years since 2010. Interpret the slope of the graph of this function as a rate of change.

A. The population of the town is decreasing by 12,800 people per year.
B. The population of the town is increasing by 12,800 people per year.
C. The population of the town is increasing by 33 people per year.
D. The population of the town is decreasing by 33 people per year.


Answer: D

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