2x+10=40
2x=30
30 divided by 2
X=15
Answer: a) Explicit formula :
b) Recursive formula :
and 
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
Number of grams of yeast in a culture dish initially = 9 grams
According to question, a certain culture of year increases by 50 % every three hours.
So, the explicit formula will be

And the recursive formula will be

Hence, a) Explicit formula : 
b) Recursive formula :
and 
2x-5=11
2x-5+5=11+5
2x=16
x=16/2
x=8