5 1/4 in decimal form is 5.25 because 25 is 1/4 of 100.
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Answer:
1. 4463
2. no
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Put the value of x into the equation and do the arithmetic.
f(4) = 5000(0.972^4) ≈ 5000·0.8926168 ≈ 4463.08
There will be about 4463 lemmings in 4 years.
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2. An exponential function has the variable in the exponent. When the variable is the base of a term that has an integer constant exponent, we call it a polynomial function.
The function is NOT an exponential function.
