The park across the street is to be treated to control a new algae that is growing on top of the grass. After t days of treatment the concentration of algae per square metre is given by A(t) = 25t² – 300t + 600. Determine the lowest concentration of algae in the first week after the treatment. Prove it is the lowest.

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The park across the street is to be treated to control a new algae that is growing on
top of the grass. After t days of treatment the concentration of algae per square
metre is given by A(t) = 25t² – 300t + 600. Determine the lowest concentration
of algae in the first week after the treatment. Prove it is the lowest.
16.
Transcribed Image Text:The park across the street is to be treated to control a new algae that is growing on top of the grass. After t days of treatment the concentration of algae per square metre is given by A(t) = 25t² – 300t + 600. Determine the lowest concentration of algae in the first week after the treatment. Prove it is the lowest. 16.
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