Is is literally
19/100
there is no simpler value

First we'll multiply the second equation by -2

Now let's add the new equation and the first one.

We found y's value. We'll plug it in one of the equations to find x's value.

Solution ;
(9, -6)
Answer: There is 3.994% continuous growth rate per hour.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
Initial bacteria = 2600
After two and a half hours,
Number of bacteria = 2873
We need to find the continuous growth rate per hour.
As we know the equation for continuous growth rate per hour.

Hence, there is 3.994% continuous growth rate per hour.