2x + 9 = -65
2x = -65 - 9
2x = -74
x = -74/2
x = -37
So, your final answer is -37
Hope this helps!
Population are always modeled by exponential growth equation given by:
f(x)=a(1+b)^t
where:
a=original number
b=rate of growth
t=time
thus
f(x)=412(1.05)^t
the population after 9 months will be:
f(9)=412(1.05)^9=639.15=639
The answer is <span>-1.2917960675</span>
