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A city's population in the year `x=`1970 was `y=` 1,924,500. In 1997 the population was 1,935,300.

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 increasing at a rate of 600 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 400 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 350 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 400 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 600 people per year.