Answer(A):
Given that the population of Minnesota in thousands, t years since 2000 can be represented by equation:
P=37t+4934
P-intercept means value of P when t=0
P=37*0+4934
P=0+4934
P=4934
Hence P-intercept is 4934. Which means that population of Minnesota in year 2000 was 4934.
Answer(B):
t-intercept means value of t when P=0
0=37t+4934
-4934=37t
divide by 37
-4934/37=t
-133.351351351 = t
Hence t-intercept is -4934/37 which is approx -133. Which means that population of Minnesota in year (2000-133) that is in year 1867 was 0.
