A population of bacteria grows according to the below exponential model. 2t+3 Q(t) = 43 a. Find the initial value of the bacteria population at time t = 0. b. Find the growth rate r and the continuous growth rate k. (Hint: Use the rules fro exponents and algebra to manipulate the above exponential into the more standard forms.)

A population of bacteria grows according to the below exponential model. 2t+3 Q(t) = 43 a. Find the initial value of the bacteria population at time t = 0. b. Find the growth rate r and the continuous growth rate k. (Hint: Use the rules fro exponents and algebra to manipulate the above exponential into the more standard forms.)

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18T

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