Exponential Functions

The population of a mountain town in Colorado was 4600 in 1980 and in 1990 grew to 5000. Write an exponential equation that models this information

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Exponential Functions

The population of a mountain town in Colorado was 4600 in 1980 and in 1990 grew to 5000. Write an exponential equation that models this information

anonymous · Answer

is this supposed to be solved by first order differential equations. Ie any more info for the question?

anonymous · Answer

as in dy/dt = ky? cuz that gives y = Ce^(kt)

anonymous · Answer

where y0 = C = 4600 and k= (lny)/t or k = ln(5000)/10 so basically its described as y = 4600e^((ln(5000)/10)*t so thats your equation you are looking for i assume

anonymous · Answer

answer your question? :D

fools101 · Answer

Yes i got it now :D thank u Zucchini that helps a lot!!!!

fools101 · Answer

Thank u!

anonymous · Answer

np ;)

fools101 · Answer

^ ^!!!

anonymous · Answer

ODEs are always difficult ;) gd luck with your hw

fools101 · Answer

i know i'm starting to see that lol and thank u :)!