A population of insects increases at a rate of 220 + 8t + 1.5t² insects per day. Find the insect population after 6 days, assuming that there are 60 insects at t = 0. Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Answer: insects

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A population of insects increases at a rate of 220 + 8t + 1.5t2 insects per day. Find the insect population after 6 days, assuming
that there are 60 insects att= 0. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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insects
Transcribed Image Text:A population of insects increases at a rate of 220 + 8t + 1.5t2 insects per day. Find the insect population after 6 days, assuming that there are 60 insects att= 0. Round your answer to the nearest whole number. Answer: insects
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