A city's population in the year \( x = 1970 \) was \( y = 1,644,000 . \) In 1950 the population was 1,646,000 .
Compute the slope of the population growth (or decline) and choose the most accurate statement from the following:
The population is decreasing at a rate of 250 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 150 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 150 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 100 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 250 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 100 people per year.
