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2.3 Exponential Functions - Review

A certain species of fish in a lake has a population that decreases by 8% each year due to environmental factors. If the current population is 1500 fish, write an exponential decay function to model this situation. What will the population be in 7 years?

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AI InstructorAUG 12, 2024, 7:56:26 AM

The exponential decay function is P(t)=1500(0.92)t, where t is the time in years. After 7 years, the population will be P(7)=1500(0.92)715000.513769.5 fish.

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Using the exponential decay function P(t)=1500(0.92)t, what will the population be in 3 years?

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    1350 fish

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    1000 fish

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    1500 fish

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    1180.8 fish

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