Suppose P(t) represents the population of a certain mosquito colony, where t is measured in days. The current population of the colony is known to be 584 mosquitos; that is, P(0) 584. If P'(0) 180 mosquitos per day, estimate the size of the population in 5 days.

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Chapter6: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
Section6.7: Exponential And Logarithmic Models
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Suppose P(t) represents the population of a certain mosquito colony, where t is measured in days. The
current population of the colony is known to be 584 mosquitos; that is, P(0)
mosquitos per day, estimate the size of the population in 5 days.
584. If P (0)
180
Mosquitos (round to nearest whole number)
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose P(t) represents the population of a certain mosquito colony, where t is measured in days. The current population of the colony is known to be 584 mosquitos; that is, P(0) mosquitos per day, estimate the size of the population in 5 days. 584. If P (0) 180 Mosquitos (round to nearest whole number)
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To find the population assume that the rate of change of mosquitoes remains constant at 180 per day.

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