Answer:
Study 1 Answers:
1) 0.76 represents the multiplier of the bacteria, in this case it is decreasing by 24% because the formula for exponential decay is 1 - r.
2) 1290 represents the initial value, or before the study began.
Study 2 Answers:
1) 1180 is the initial value, or before the study began.
2) Study 1 started with more bacteria
3) Study 1 is experiencing exponential decay, while study 2 is experiencing exponential growth
Step-by-step explanation:
Exponential functions are in the form 
, where a is the initial value, b is the multiplier, and x represents inputs, such as hours after a bacteria study.
Any multiplier above 1.00 is experiencing exponential growth, meaning it grows gradually over time, and any multiplier below 1.00 is experiencing exponential decay, meaning it decreases in population over time.
This can be expressed as exponential growth of the form:
f=ir^t, f=final amount, i=initial amount, r=common ratio (rate), t=time
In this case we are given the point (2, 6500) and i=5000 so we can solve for the rate...
6500=5000r^2 divide both sides by 5000
1.3=r^2 take the square root of both sides and note that we know r>0
r=1.3^(1/2) so our equation becomes:
f=5000(1.3)^(1/2)^t and knowing that (a^b)^c=a^(b*c) we can say:
f=5000(1.3)^(t/2) so for t=18
f=5000(1.3)^9
f≈53022 (to nearest whole bacteria)
Answer:
15+4.5+0.5=20
Alex bought 20 pounds of pet food
Step-by-step explanation:
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Answer:
a
Step-by-step explanation:
3/45 = 20/x...3 in to 45 seconds = 20 in to x seconds
cross multiply
(3)(x) = (45)(20)
3x = 900
x = 900/3
x = 300...300 seconds (or 5 minutes)to fill the tub with 20 inches
