For 1983 through 1989, the per capita consumption of chicken in the U. S. increased at a rate that was approximately linear. In 1983,
the per capita consumption was 32.2 pounds,
and in 1989 it was 46 pounds.
Write a linear model for per capita consumption of chicken in the U. S. Let t represent time in years, where t = 3 represents
1983. Let y represent chicken consumption in
pounds.
1. y = 2.3t − 25.3
2. y = 2.3t + 25.3
3. y = 2.3t
4. y = t + 25.3
5. y = 25.3