In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 3010. By 1997, the population was measured again to be 3640. 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 2009?

In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 3010. By 1997, the population was measured again to be 3640. 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 2009?

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9T

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