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A city's population in the year `x=`1957 was `y=` 414,150. In 1981 the population was 405,750.

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 400 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 200 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 decreasing at a rate of 200 people per year.