Answer:
They are only equal on day 0, both having 10 population.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the bacteria on the counter is initially measured at 5 and doubles every 3 days we can generate the following geometric equation:
Given the bacteria on the stove is measured at 10 and doubles every 4 days we can create another equation:
To find how many days it will take for the bacteria population to equal the same lets set both equations equal to eachother:
Divide both sides by 10
Since both exponents have the same base we can set the exponents equal to eachother and solve for x:
Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate x on the left side
Multiply both sides by 4 to remove fraction
Subtract 3x to isolate x on the left side
Plug x into one of our original equations
Solve