In 1991, the moose population in a park was measured to be 3940. By 1998, the population was measured again to be 4220. If the population continues to change linearly: Find a formula for the moose population, P, in terms of t, the years since 1990. P(t)=? What does your model predict the moose population to be in 2006?

In 1991, the moose population in a park was measured to be 3940. By 1998, the population was measured again to be 4220. If the population continues to change linearly: Find a formula for the moose population, P, in terms of t, the years since 1990. P(t)=? What does your model predict the moose population to be in 2006?

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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