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The population of a species of rabbit triples every year. This can be modeled by f(x) = 4(3)x and f(5) = 972. What does the 4 represent?

The starting population of the rabbits

The population of the rabbits after five years

The rate the population increases

The number of years that have passed

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The population of a species of rabbit triples every year. This can be modeled by f(x) = 4(3)x and f(5) = 972. What does the 4 represent?

 The starting population of the rabbits

 The population of the rabbits after five years

 The rate the population increases

 The number of years that have passed

mallorysipp234 · Answer

@jdoe0001 @jigglypuff314 @Hero

jigglypuff314 · Answer

erm... I'm really not sure if I'm right, but
x=5 is the number of years
3= "triples every year"
972 = "The population of the rabbits after five years"
so I think that should rule out B C and D

mallorysipp234 · Answer

alright thank you for helping... :) @jigglypuff314