9 A small college opened in 1999. In the linear model below, x represents the number of years after 1999, and y represents the
student population. Interpret the slope.
y = 576 + 173.1
OA.
An additional year of the college being open is associated with an additional 576 students.
OB.
An additional year of the college being open is associated with an additional 173 students.
OC.
An additional year of the college being open is associated with an additional 403 students.
OD
An additional year of the college being open is associated with an additional 749 students.