The population of algae on a Petri dish is dying from exposure to a potent toxin. Its population follows the equation: P(t) = 20,000 (9 + 6e−0.02t + te−0.02t ) (a) What is the initial population of the algae? (i.e. at t = 0, when the toxin is introduced) (b) What is the maximum algae population?

The population of algae on a Petri dish is dying from exposure to a potent toxin. Its population follows the equation: P(t) = 20,000 (9 + 6e−0.02t + te−0.02t ) (a) What is the initial population of the algae? (i.e. at t = 0, when the toxin is introduced) (b) What is the maximum algae population?

Functions and Change: A Modeling Approach to College Algebra (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337111348

Author:Bruce Crauder, Benny Evans, Alan Noell

Publisher:Bruce Crauder, Benny Evans, Alan Noell

Chapter1: Functions

Section1.2: Functions Given By Tables

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