No because the perimeter of a rectangle is L×W or (2L+2W) , but the perimeter of a square is S×S×S×S so there is a difference between the two.
Exponential growth function is given by f(t) = A(1 + k%)^t; where A is the initial value, k is the growth rate and t is the time period.
Therefore, the required function is
f(t) = 120,000(1 + 0.012)^t = 120,000(1.012)^t
After 15 years, the new population is 120,000(1.012)^15 = 120,000 x 1.1959 = 143,512
X= -3
2x+3+7x=-24
9x+3= -24
9x= -27
x= -3
