In 2003, the owl population in Apollo Park was measured to be 340. By 2007, the population was measured to be 285. Assume the population changes linearly. a) Find a function for the owl population, P. b) What was the owl population in Apollo Park be in 2011?

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In 2003, the owl population in Apollo Park was measured to be 340. By 2007, the
population was measured to be 285. Assume the population changes linearly.
a) Find a function for the owl population, P.
b) What was the owl population in Apollo Park be in 2011?
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