A population, P, is increasing exponentially. At time t=0, the population is 35000. In 10 years, the population is 44400. a) Find a in P = k(a)' b) Using the value of a that you calculated, write an equation that models the population, P, after t years. c) Using your equation, find when the population reaches 100 000.

A population, P, is increasing exponentially. At time t=0, the population is 35000. In 10 years, the population is 44400. a) Find a in P = k(a)' b) Using the value of a that you calculated, write an equation that models the population, P, after t years. c) Using your equation, find when the population reaches 100 000.

Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction

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