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A city's population in the year `x=`1974 was `y=` 3,522,500. In 1950 the population was 3,514,100.

Compute the slope of the population growth (or decline)

Choose the most accurate statement from the following:

The population is decreasing at a rate of 150 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 400 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 150 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 350 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 400 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 350 people per year.