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A city's population in the year `x=`1965 was `y=` 2,890,100. In 1951 the population was 2,885,900.

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 350 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 300 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 400 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 400 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 350 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 300 people per year.