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A city's population in the year `x=`1989 was `y=` 3,411,050. In 1964 the population was 3,399,800.

Compute the slope of the population growth (or decline)

Choose the most accurate statement from the following:

The population is increasing at a rate of 650 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 650 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 450 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 450 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 600 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 600 people per year.